Become a Selective Service System Local Board Member

The Selective Service System wants to hear from men and women in the community who might be willing to serve as a Presidential appointee on a local draft board. A prospective Board Member must be a US citizen, at least 18 years old, registered with the Selective Service (if male), not be an employee in any law enforcement occupation, not be an active or retired member of the Armed Forces, and not have been convicted for any criminal offense. Once identified as qualified candidates for appointment, they are recommended by the Governor and appointed by the Director of Selective Service, on behalf of the President. Each new member receives 5 hours of initial training after appointment, followed by 2 hours of annual training each year for as long as they remain in the position. Board Members may serve up to a total of 20 years, if desired.

Local Board Members are uncompensated volunteers who play an important community role closely connected with our Nation’s defense. If a military draft becomes necessary, approximately 2,000 Local and Appeal Boards throughout America would decide which young men in each community receive deferments, postponements or exemptions from military service, based on federal guidelines.

If you believe you meet the standards of the Selective Service Board Membership and wish to be considered for appointment, you may submit an application on the internet at www.sss.gov or contact Selective Service Region Headquarters at (770)319-6036, extension 232, or write to the agency at SSS Region II, 2400 Lake Park Drive, Suite 270, Smyrna, GA 30080.

If anyone has been involved in a board such as the one described in the above Public Service Announcement or will be joining this one, please contact The News & Press by email editor@newsandpress.com or by telephone 843-393-3811. We would be interested in featuring your experiences in such a postition.