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The Selective Service has been a distinguished part of history for over a century. Our small but extraordinary mission is to provide personnel during a time of national crisis; in short, the Selective Service is our Nation’s best insurance policy.
Our agency requires all men ages 18-25 who are U.S. citizens and those who have dual citizenship living abroad to register within 30 days of their eighteenth birthday. The benefits accompanied by registering with the Selective Service are paramount to a young man’s life, and our agency is dedicated to raising registration awareness and supporting educators to share this important Federal requirement with students
This guide is designed to be used as a supplementary resource for educators to teach students about the Selective Service System. Each lesson includes a 10-minute script summarizing the main points and questions for discussion, making it easy for instructors to add to new or existing lesson plans.
We have also provided a complimentary PowerPoint presentation for each lesson which can be downloaded below.
If you would like to stay connected with the Selective Service System, consider subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive agency updates, the first look at new resources, and learn about volunteer opportunities.
Explore our latest outreach materials and resources, including downloadable brochures and posters. You can also request printed materials for your district at the link below.
There’s a huge variety of opportunities for high school and college graduates throughout all branches of the Military. Knowing where to start exploring and researching these options can seem daunting. This is where you, the educator and mentor, can help by supplying the right information at the right time.
