Rough Draft
So, I'm perusing the Selective Service web site today and on a whim, decided to update my address. It wouldn't let me for technical reasons...
I get to the FAQ and suddenly realize that I'm no longer eligible for the draft anyway. OK, fair enough.
Of course, I know that I wouldn't be allowed to serve anyway given my "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" discharge, but hey, it was fun to think about the dilemma they'd face.
The remainder of my time on the site was spent picking up the following:
Did you know - that draftees must be between 18-25? (Isn't the Army taking folks up to 34 now?)
Did you know - that prisoners who fall into the Selective Service age range are required to register within 30 days of release?
Did you know - that illegal aliens are required to register?
Did you know - that refugees, asylees and parolees are required to register?
Did you know - that ANY former member of the Armed Forces, separated for ANY reason, must register if their separation falls before their 26th birthday?
Nowhere does it say anything about "the homosexuals." I was a little disappointed. I wanted to see "homos = no" on the registration requirement. Seems that despite our all volunteer preferences, the big boys in Congress realize that in a crisis, any BODY will do.
Oye. How are things in Iraq boys?
For more Selective Service fun facts, visit WWW.SSS.GOV
- Former Navy Petty Officer First Class Jeremy Johnson
08-17-07
3 Comments
Comments for this entry are closed.OYE on December 31, 1969 at 02.00 pm
The stated “maximum age” of 42 in the Army Reserve really means “41-or-under.” Once you turn 42, you’re too old. Operation Yellow Elephant confirmed this with U.S. Army Recruiting Command.
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Anonymous on December 31, 1969 at 02.00 pm
Actually, the Army is now taking enlistees up to the age of 42 years old.
Anonymous on December 31, 1969 at 02.00 pm
In times of crisis, any MALE body will do. Women are still excluded from registering with the Selective Service, which I for one think is very unfair.