Selective Service System

GPTKB entity

Statements (147)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Clinton
gptkbp:advocates_for for classification decisions
support and oppose registration
gptkbp:agent gptkb:military_unit
Reserve components
local boards
gptkbp:amended_by various legislative acts
to registration laws
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:budget approximately $25 million
approximately $24 million
gptkbp:challenges anti-draft movements
gptkbp:collaborations with other federal agencies
gptkbp:collection on registrant demographics
gptkbp:committee policy recommendations
gptkbp:communication through various media channels
gptkbp:community_engagement debated by scholars
to foster understanding of its role
gptkbp:community_involvement high schools and colleges
to increase awareness
to high schools and colleges
gptkbp:conducts gptkb:public_outreach
gptkbp:controversy draft policies
related to fairness and equity
debates over fairness
gptkbp:coordinates local governments
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cultural_impact naturalization process
gptkbp:died_in after World War II
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations influenced by global military needs
related to national security.
gptkbp:director appointed by the President
gptkbp:economic_impact for non-registrants in federal jobs
eligibility for federal jobs
gptkbp:education financial aid eligibility
eligibility for federal student aid
gptkbp:educational_programs to inform youth about registration
gptkbp:emergency_services to reinstate draft if necessary
gptkbp:enforces by federal law enforcement agencies
gptkbp:established gptkb:1917
gptkbp:future_plans debates on gender inclusion
gptkbp:gender currently only males required
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:Police_Department
Director of Selective Service
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:Selective_Training_and_Service_Act_of_1940
gptkb:Military_Selective_Service_Act
gptkbp:grants deferments
gptkbp:has_authority_over induct individuals into military service
gptkbp:has_community each state
gptkbp:has_member held to discuss reforms
gptkbp:headquartered_in gptkb:Arlington,_Virginia
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Arlington,_Virginia
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
during the Cold War
gptkbp:historical_debate on gender equality in registration
gptkbp:historical_documentation gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
World War I, World War II, Vietnam War
gptkbp:historical_event maintained for research purposes
gptkbp:historical_figure associated with its establishment and reforms
gptkbp:historical_impact in registration processes over time
U. S. society
suspension of draft in 1973
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:military_unit
U. S. military history
in U. S. military history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Selective Service System
gptkbp:impact in terms of benefits and services
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for gptkb:legal_case
certain individuals
certain categories of individuals
gptkbp:is_challenged_by anti-war activists
gptkbp:is_compared_to similar systems in other countries
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of transparency
gender discrimination
inequities in draft process
inefficiencies in operations
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by government audits
gptkbp:is_informed_by public opinion surveys
historical data
demographic data
gptkbp:is_involved_in national emergencies
emergency preparedness planning
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:is_part_of national security framework
U. S. military infrastructure
U. S. national defense strategy
U. S. defense policy discussions
gptkbp:is_respected_by affected by political climate
gptkbp:is_subject_to gptkb:United_States_federal_law
Supreme Court rulings
federal oversight
gptkbp:is_supported_by military advocacy groups
gptkbp:legal_issue gptkb:political_movement
Supreme Court cases
established by the Military Selective Service Act
to its constitutionality
gptkbp:local_names responsible for classification of registrants
gptkbp:maintenance public trust.
gptkbp:military_branch available for some registrants
gptkbp:military_technology debated in political circles
gptkbp:notable_recordings registered individuals
gptkbp:number_of_locations over 2,000
gptkbp:operates_under gptkb:Military_Selective_Service_Act
gptkbp:oversees gptkb:military_unit
Selective Service Registration
gptkbp:partnerships military branches
with community organizations
gptkbp:provides information on military service obligations
gptkbp:public_awareness registration requirements
to encourage registration
to promote compliance
to inform about registration
gptkbp:public_perception varies over time
mixed views
gptkbp:publishes draft policies
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:U._S._government
gptkbp:recruitment to maintain military readiness
preferred over conscription
gptkbp:registration fines and imprisonment
over 16 million
demographic data collected
available since 2001
males aged 18 to 25
over 16 million since 1980
online and by mail
available since 1993
30 days after 18th birthday
gptkbp:reports_to gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:requires gptkb:philosopher
federal employment and student aid
gptkbp:responsible_for drafting citizens for military service
draft registration
gptkbp:staff about 100 employees
gptkbp:status operational but not actively drafting
active but not currently drafting
gptkbp:supports by Congress
military recruitment efforts
gptkbp:suspension gptkb:1973
gptkbp:updates registration information
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities to assist with registration efforts
gptkbp:website www.sss.gov