Did I sign up for Selective Service when I was 18?

Larry_OHF · 03-12-2007, 10:04 PM

How would I find out if I did this when I was 18? I was looking at a job whose disqualifiers for employment includes this wording:

Failure to register with the Selective Service System (for males only)

Bungleau · 03-12-2007, 10:25 PM

Think back many years ago.... when I graduated, I remember getting reminders to register.

That being said, do they ask you if you did or not? If so, then answer truthfully. If not, then don't answer... and tell them you thought you did, if they ask, but it's been so long...

Unless, of course, you decided not to register as some form of protest...

Seraph · 03-12-2007, 10:25 PM

Well, you could try calling the Selective Service registration information line at 1-847-688-6888.

A few other things:
The requirement to register was only started in 1980. Because of this if you were born before 1959 then you don't need to register.

If you were supposed to register and didn't then you should be concerned about the fact you've commited a felony that is punishable by up to 5 years in jail and a pretty massive fine.

Felix The Assassin · 03-12-2007, 10:25 PM

Senility at such an early age? [img]smile.gif[/img]
http://www.sss.gov/

robertthebard · 03-12-2007, 10:32 PM

I didn't register, but I served, so I guess I didn't have to.

Felix The Assassin · 03-12-2007, 10:36 PM

@Robert:
"If you failed to register with Selective Service, Section 12(g) of the Military Selective Service Act allows non-registrants to receive benefits under specific conditions. As a veteran, you satisfy those conditions with your DD Form 214 showing the dates of your military service, which will serve as evidence that your failure to register was not knowing and willful. Therefore, men who served on full-time active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces should not be denied student financial aid, loans, or grants; vocational training under W.I.A.; government employment; and security clearances, on the basis of their failure to register with Selective Service. As long as you have proof of your active duty military service, such as your DD 214, your subsequent failure to register should not be a bar to any benefits or programs, contingent upon registration compliance, for which you are otherwise qualified."

Seraph · 03-12-2007, 10:36 PM

That depends on how long you serve. If you leave the military before the cutoff age (26?) then you are suppsed to register.

Ziroc · 03-12-2007, 11:00 PM

At that site, you can see if you are registered. I did-- told me the date I did it too! crazy..

Date of Registration:
11/29/1990

God.. If I could go back to that time and get out of Florida and back to Louisville. Anyone have a bloody time machine I can borrow for a few mins? No? crap....

/)eathKiller · 03-12-2007, 11:01 PM

it's illegal for any male in the united states over the age of 18 to not be registered for the selective service. IF you're not signed up you really should ASAP.

Lord of Alcohol · 03-12-2007, 11:01 PM

I had to register at age 22, after I my term in the Marines (joined at 17), got a letter in mail. Kinda surprised me but I did it.

03-12-2007, 10:04 PM	#1
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	How would I find out if I did this when I was 18? I was looking at a job whose disqualifiers for employment includes this wording: Failure to register with the Selective Service System (for males only) __________________

03-12-2007, 10:25 PM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Think back many years ago.... when I graduated, I remember getting reminders to register. That being said, do they ask you if you did or not? If so, then answer truthfully. If not, then don't answer... and tell them you thought you did, if they ask, but it's been so long... Unless, of course, you decided not to register as some form of protest... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

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Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	Senility at such an early age? [img]smile.gif[/img] http://www.sss.gov/ __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

03-12-2007, 10:32 PM	#5
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	I didn't register, but I served, so I guess I didn't have to. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

03-12-2007, 10:36 PM	#6
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	@Robert: "If you failed to register with Selective Service, Section 12(g) of the Military Selective Service Act allows non-registrants to receive benefits under specific conditions. As a veteran, you satisfy those conditions with your DD Form 214 showing the dates of your military service, which will serve as evidence that your failure to register was not knowing and willful. Therefore, men who served on full-time active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces should not be denied student financial aid, loans, or grants; vocational training under W.I.A.; government employment; and security clearances, on the basis of their failure to register with Selective Service. As long as you have proof of your active duty military service, such as your DD 214, your subsequent failure to register should not be a bar to any benefits or programs, contingent upon registration compliance, for which you are otherwise qualified." __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

03-12-2007, 10:25 PM	#3
Seraph Quintesson Join Date: September 12, 2001 Location: Ewing, NJ Age: 42 Posts: 1,079	Well, you could try calling the Selective Service registration information line at 1-847-688-6888. A few other things: The requirement to register was only started in 1980. Because of this if you were born before 1959 then you don't need to register. If you were supposed to register and didn't then you should be concerned about the fact you've commited a felony that is punishable by up to 5 years in jail and a pretty massive fine.

03-12-2007, 11:00 PM	#8
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,720	At that site, you can see if you are registered. I did-- told me the date I did it too! crazy.. Date of Registration: 11/29/1990 God.. If I could go back to that time and get out of Florida and back to Louisville. Anyone have a bloody time machine I can borrow for a few mins? No? crap.... __________________ Ziroc™ Ironworks Gaming Webmaster www.ironworksgaming.com The Great Escape Studios - 2D/3D Modeling www.tgeweb.com & Ziroc's Facebook Page Visit My Flickr Photo Album

03-12-2007, 11:01 PM	#9
/)eathKiller Dracolisk Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Age: 38 Posts: 6,043	it's illegal for any male in the united states over the age of 18 to not be registered for the selective service. IF you're not signed up you really should ASAP. __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/ZeroSigForIronworks.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> o.o;

03-12-2007, 11:01 PM	#10
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 60 Posts: 4,570	I had to register at age 22, after I my term in the Marines (joined at 17), got a letter in mail. Kinda surprised me but I did it. __________________ No

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