1. LE4-C4S2T6pg81-84 Selective Service System

2. Purpose The purpose of this lesson is to make you aware of the importance of registering with the Selective Service System when you turn 18 years old.

3. 1. Explain the purpose for the Selective Service System 2. Describe how to register for the Selective Service 3. Explain when to register for the Selective Service

4. CPS Key Word Questions (1-4)

5.  Alien  Exemption  _____ – someone who is not a legal citizen of the country in which they live.  _________ – when someone or something is not affected or bound by a particular rule or duty.

6.  Institutionalized  Incarcerated  ______________ – when someone is sick or old and sent to stay in a special hospital or home, usually for a long period of time.  ___________ – when people are imprisoned.

7. CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

8. If you were called to serve your country in the Armed Forces as a result of the draft, how would you feel? A.Excited – I’m ready to go. Where do I report? B.Willing – I must do it even though unexpected. C.Not Sure – This wasn’t really in my future plans. D.Angry – I don’t like being told what to do.

9. True or False: Male citizens and residents must register for the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18 th birthday. A.True B.False

10. If you entered the Armed Forces what are 2-3 things you would like to do as part of your job? (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

11.  President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940.  This created the country’s first peacetime draft serving as a backup system to provide manpower to the U.S. Armed Forces.  Registration continues today to provide men for service in the Armed Forces if there is a national emergency.

12.  It is a legal obligation to register with the Selective Service if:  You are a male U.S. citizen or male resident alien  You are between the ages of 18 and 26  You must register within 30 days of your 18th birthday.  Not registering can result in jail time, a fine, and other serious consequences.

13.  Go to any U.S. post office and ask for a registration card  Registration cards are also mailed  Register online at www.sss.gov

14. CPS Lesson Question (3)

15. In the following scenario is Julio required to register for the Selective Service? Julio is a citizen of Venezuela but is living in the U.S. as a resident alien. He turned 18 years old five days ago. A.Yes B.No

16. List 2-3 ways your future could be impacted if you were a male and did not register for the Selective Service when required. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

18. Images in this lesson were taken from:  Microsoft © Clip Art Gallery  Selective Service website www.sss.gov