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The '''Selective Service System''' is the U. S. government agency which operates "the draft," the process for selecting and conscripting citizens into the military, especially the Army.  The current Selective Service System was created in 1917 when America entered World War I.

The '''Selective Service System''' is the U. S. government agency which operates "the draft," the process for selecting and conscripting citizens into the military, especially the Army.   

 

The draft has been suspended since 1973, but men (not women) must register at age 18. It can be reinstated at any time, as has been suggested by Congressman [[Charles Rangel]] and others.  

For the history of the draft before 1973 see [[Conscription]]

For the history of the draft before 1973 see [[Conscription]]