Should women of military age now be required to register for the Selective Service Program (Draft)?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 08:54:14 -0500

With the fight for equality in the military and the recent decision by the Army to open combat arms MOS's to women in the Army, being so much in the news and discussion, do you think that women of the required Selective Service age group should be made to register as their male counterparts are?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2013 7:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 19:21:25 -0500

So we are either too nervous to comment on this question or I must be silly for asking. Truth be told, I'm not sure what I actually think of the subject. Was Actually attempting to get some thoughts on the topic. I had a buddy pose the question to me.

Response by LTC Jason Bartlett made Nov 17 at 2013 7:25 PM

LTC Jason Bartlett — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 19:25:16 -0500

Absolutely.

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2013 7:50 PM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 19:50:19 -0500

Absolutely. I'd love to see a response from a woman though. And I'd enjoy reading an argument against it regardless of gender. There's no such thing as a right without a responsibility.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Nov 17 at 2013 7:51 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 19:51:59 -0500

I would say 'Yes'...BUT, it's the 'law' that women do not register. Selective Service law as it's written now refers specifically to "male persons" in stating who must register and who would be drafted. For women to be required to register with Selective Service, Congress would have to amend the law. This is key to how the law can NOW be amended:  "Because women are excluded by policy from front line combat positions, excluding them from the draft process remains justifiable in DoD's view." Read the Selective Service System (SSS) site: <a href="http://www.sss.gov/fswomen.htm">http://www.sss.gov/fswomen.htm</a>

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2013 7:15 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:15:21 -0500

Yes - fully support!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2013 7:21 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:21:30 -0500

This is an EQUAL OPPRITUNITY Military and if women want to serve in Combat Rolls now why not, but I also think that every male should have to join the military for at least two years after turning 18. Who am I to say what the DOD should do!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2013 6:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 18:00:25 -0500

I wonder if we could get a female opinion on this topic?

Response by SrA Derek Neuts made Dec 3 at 2013 6:05 PM

SrA Derek Neuts — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 18:05:57 -0500

This is a great question, something that we were pondering ourselves at the Institute. One of the other questions that came up was what really is the need for Selective Service at all anymore, especially in light of the heavy marketing of the "voluntary" military force? Selective Service requirements and an All Volunteer Force (AVF) are not compatible subjects, as they are theoretically in conflict with one another. Behind the scenes, qualitative research from the 1960's and 1970's clearly defines the AVF movement as a way to curb further dissidence against the military and to avoid protests based on a conscripted military force, yet we kept Selective Service. The AVF concept was quite scary for the military and the feds, and it was protested internally, but was something that came about due to public pressure. And yes, how will this affect female military members? Good discussion.

Response by SFC Rocky Gannon made Dec 3 at 2013 7:30 PM

SFC Rocky Gannon — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 19:30:55 -0500

SFC Day, Yes I think if Congress were to chance the law requiring them to that would be fine. I mean if a guy fails to register they can't get college loans or grants where women can and don't have to register. As someone else posted it is not really conducive to the AVF and it should be all or none if they want to keep Selective Service going. Hey wait maybe that is a way we can save money cut Selective services out of the government??

Response by SSG Ron Davis made Dec 3 at 2013 7:41 PM

SSG Ron Davis — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 19:41:51 -0500

The answer is yes if it is a matter of equality for all citizens.  I am a proponent of the 2 year conscript like Israel has in place.  It would foster a degree of selflessness that appears to be missing in the current generation.  Also, the politicians would think twice before sending the military into harms way for political means that are not in line with this countries well being.  That is assuming of course, that the government is aligned with its people.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2013 7:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 19:47:10 -0500

I think that whole selective service needs to go away. For years we have been an all volunteer service so I say lets leave it that way.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2013 7:50 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 19:50:45 -0500

If we are going to change the law we should change it so no one is required to register. If we can't get people to join freely to fight a war than it is not worth fighting. If we do not own our own lives and fates than we aren't free at all.

Response by SGT Aja Johnson made Dec 3 at 2013 8:12 PM

SGT Aja Johnson — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 20:12:11 -0500

I dont agree with forcing people to join the military in time of need. Those are the ones who pose threats because they dont agree with the war and they dont want to be there, and frankly I dont want to serve with anyone that doesnt want to be here. However, since there is such a thing, I do believe females and males should both be applicable for the SSP. BUT I want to say that if that's the case, open all the jobs up to women, you cant say equal opportunity when it's not equal across the board. Combat roles should be open to anyone who wants to fight regardless of gender. I dont care how anyone else feels about it, the point of a draft is for boots on the ground, so fill them.

Response by SGT Aja Johnson made Dec 3 at 2013 8:23 PM

SGT Aja Johnson — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 20:23:41 -0500

I'm a little disappointed that no other female Soldiers or NCOs have commented on this but me. I can't be the only one who cares about this.

Response by 1SG Johnny Carter made Dec 3 at 2013 8:28 PM

1SG Johnny Carter — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 20:28:38 -0500

The program should go away. It really has no purpose in todays sociaty.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Dec 4 at 2013 8:32 AM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 08:32:38 -0500

Yes, they should. With the inclusion now of females into the formerly all-male Combat Arms MOS's and the ability to serve in direct combat with the enemy, there should be no reason why they should not have to register just like myself, and my sons all had to. With almost every financial aid application and federal job application, that question is asked of males, time that females have it as a requirement as well.

Response by Cpl Glynis Sakowicz made Dec 4 at 2013 12:54 PM

Cpl Glynis Sakowicz — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:54:37 -0500

I believe that it wouldn't harm anyone to do a year or two in the military, male or female. I don't think that the selective service should still be in place, but apparently, the Govt has a view that in time, there will be fewer of "US" who are willing to serve, and more of "THEM" who demand services, rather than doing the serving... shrugging shoulders here...

By all means, if the selective service registration is in place, women should be registering as well.

Response by SFC Andre'-P. Fournier made Dec 4 at 2013 4:13 PM

SFC Andre'-P. Fournier — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:13:54 -0500

Absolutely..........."HOOAH"

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2013 10:38 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:38:23 -0500

I find it interesting that so far there's been no female opinion in the 26 days this question has been posted, while the majority of the male opinion is absolutely require women to register.

Response by COL Carla Campbell made Dec 6 at 2013 8:09 PM

COL Carla Campbell — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 20:09:14 -0500

I would say that women should be required the same as men but I am not convinced that registration for men is actually needed. It seems that a better option is to get rid of the requirement for men to register.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2013 2:46 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 14:46:36 -0500

I go a little off target and say that I think our country as a whole would benefit more - if all individuals had to enter the military right after high school.  I know some would appose this but let me provide some reasoning. If our young people were allowed this 'opportunity' and sent overseas after their initial tech training has been completed - they would gain a more 'global' perspective of the situations and people different then they grew up around. They would have the opportunity to learn a 'trade' that if they did decide the military wasn't for them they could get into civilian employment a little easier with some experience under their belts. We would have a 'positive' way to help break up gang activity by separating those type individuals from those groups and placing them far away from that negative influence for a log period of time which could possible change their life around for the better. Plus, it would make them all appreciate what they here in the United States. Just my thoughts.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2013 8:49 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 20:49:28 -0500

If we want to be a 'totally' free society and promote equality among our people then both men and women should be made to sign up for the selective service by changing the law - or get rid of the selective service altogether and go back to a draft for both sexes if and only if we ever got to that desperate need again in our future.

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 31 at 2013 11:12 PM

SFC James Baber — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 23:12:09 -0500

Easiest thing to do is just do away with the SSR to begin with, being that the military is an all-volunteer force and has been for almost 4 decades, it is antiquated an un-useful at this juncture. If there is no need to add women who are now being allowed to serve in combat MOSs and Congress is unwilling to amend the law that makes it mandatory for males then the system needs to be completely removed altogether.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2014 5:31 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 17:31:30 -0500

Yes. I think that women should have to.

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Jan 1 at 2014 9:00 PM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 21:00:11 -0500

It's only fair to males to make women register for selective service but I don't like it!

This EO stuff is really getting old!

Response by Lt Col Luis A. Rojas made Jan 1 at 2014 9:30 PM

Lt Col Luis A. Rojas — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 21:30:14 -0500

I believe Selective Service Registration is no longer required, but if it continues to be used, I agree with having women register as well.

Response by SPC Rachel Stubbs made Jan 1 at 2014 10:07 PM

SPC Rachel Stubbs — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 22:07:01 -0500

I don't think the Selective Service is really needed anymore, with this being an all volunteer military now a days. I am just not big into people being forced/mandated into military service. From my experience most who volunteered want to be here.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2014 12:57 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:57:16 -0500

Glad to see this question out here. I was just getting ready to ask the same thing... Whats funny about equal rights is that people don't truly want to be treated equally. They always want to have an advantage over the rest of the populace in some form or fashion. If it's equality someone wants, then they should get the whole shabang. If they continue enforcing selective service registration then YES, females should have to do it too. If they are being given combat arms MOS's, then why not? I see no reason why they shouldn't have to register. The fight is everywhere, females say they are equal, they can do what we do, well how hard is it to fill out a form and submit it. By all means, accept your equality.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2014 2:00 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 14:00:38 -0500

Sure why not

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Jan 12 at 2014 2:16 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 14:16:10 -0500

I'm confused as to why I haven't seen or heard of any rallies demanding this right for women.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2014 4:31 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 16:31:06 -0500

I took the time to read almost all the posts and I offer this...

The entire program should be thrown out. The ALL-Volunteer army is a much better army if you ask me. I am not sure what the minimum score is to join the Army but I have heard a few males wanting to join that could not score that minimum. If you want to serve your Country "Nothing" should be able to stop you.

On to the rest of my answer... I have Daughter's, a Sister and a Wife. I NEVER want ANYONE to be in the position to legally be able to make them do anything they do not want to do. The Army is still learning how to deal with Women in the Military and that is why personnel from General's all the way down to E-1's are being kicked out for doing dumb stuff to OUR Women in Military that they would not want done to their own Family members. The Army has gone so far as to add the bullets on OER's and NCOER's because SOME people just cant get it right. In the spirit of Equality =)... I don't want my Brother's, Son's or Grand-Son's forced to join either.

It may not be popular but I have served 20+ years in the Army and that is just my Humble opinion.

A Husband, Father & Brother,

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2014 7:35 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 19:35:37 -0500

When men start bearing children, then yes, women should be required to register.

Until then, we owe it to future generations to guarantee that our children can have a stable home life with at least one non-deployable parent, if the parents so choose. I made the choice to start a family rather than enlist at age 18, and I feel that I was able to be a better mother without having to worry about field missions, deployments, etc.

I also think that the SSR should be suspended or eliminated altogether, but that wasn't the question posed here.

Response by Cpl Ray Fernandez made Jan 13 at 2014 2:55 AM

Cpl Ray Fernandez — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 02:55:40 -0500

I would welcome it, we have a long history of drawing down our military, it's only been that after World War II that we maintained a larger peacetime force. If we are to be truly equal and open up combat MOSs to women, we should allow women to register. Many have argued that we don't even need the Selective Service anymore, but I think that having the system in place and not having to use it, is much better than needing it and not having it available. If we require one gender and not the other what does it say about how we value both genders? Does it mean that we value the lives of males less than that of females? If females are to given the same equal opportunities, then we must also treat them as equals by requiring them to face the same risks and requirements that we as males have faced. War is a terrible thing and to place the risks and responsibilities equally on both genders would likely reduce the willingness that some politicians use to commit military forces to missions that are poorly defined.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2014 5:54 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 05:54:46 -0500

Hell, I'll sign up right now!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2014 11:27 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:27:50 -0500

Absolutely, I think everyone should. There are all these women in the country that want equal rights, well I say give it to them and let them register. I love the Army and if I had the chance to go back and enlist at 17 I would do it again.

Response by SSG Ralph Watkins made Jan 14 at 2014 7:15 PM

SSG Ralph Watkins — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:15:20 -0500

I would like to agree to leave Selective Service alone for now. I do believe that a federal service of sorts should be offered but not only just military. We have so many problems with our infrastructure in this country. Offer free college tuition to those who enter federal service for 2 years. Offer military service, overseas medical or recovery assistance, or homeland rebuilding of roads, bridges, rundown schools, etc. Give the kids a sense of belonging to America, not sponging off of it.

Response by CW2 Geoff Lachance made Jan 14 at 2014 7:33 PM

CW2 Geoff Lachance — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:33:28 -0500

Get rid of all registrations! It's been over 40 years since it's been used!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2014 7:45 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:45:58 -0500

An emphatical YES!!!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2014 8:58 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:58:37 -0500

Yes females should be required to register in the selective service just as males are required. They want to be treated equal and say they can do what males do then treat them equal and make it a requirement for them as well.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2014 9:31 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:31:27 -0500

Since women are now in combat arms it only makes sense that women should be required to register for Selective Service as their male counterparts are. Prior to that ruling I would of said no. But as it stands today I think they should.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2014 7:57 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 19:57:16 -0500

In my opinion, I believe that if females are allowed in the combat arms MOS', then they should have to register for the selective service. Everyone is preaching about equality, but there is nothing equal about females being in the military. From the day that they join, they are given a different set of pt requirements, body fat standards, etc. If they allow females in the infantry, then the Army should go to a 1 standard height/weight standard and pt standard, as well as register for the SS. You can't be equal in some parts, and then pick and choose to not be equal in others.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2014 8:41 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 20:41:08 -0500

Honestly just my opinion, by the time a female is old enough to be considered military age it is too late to be discussing what is fair based on gender. It's too late for males as well. From birth to 18 society funnels men and women into gender appropriate categories. Still this day in age we do it. It's no surprise that this hot topic of gender equality is so controversial. I believe that maybe a law such as this one being revised may actually be useful to gender integration in the future. If a couple have a daughter and the law says that when she turns military age she could be drafted it might change the way society raise their children. It wouldn't be a overnight change but there might be a noticeable skip in the record per say. Two or three years in the military at the beginning of adulthood would be beneficial to many people. Again, JMHO.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Feb 5 at 2014 9:53 AM

SSG Gerhard S. — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:53:52 -0500

In my opinion, NO. But my opinion goes farther than this. I don't believe we should have a "selective" service registration system at all. Such a mechanism can only serve to bring us one step closer to the compulsory service known as the "draft", which is nothing more than a pseudonym for another idea, more simply recognized as "slavery".

If we are to have a Voluntary Force, which I believe we should, then there is really no room for a registration process for "selective service."

Response by SPC Michael Wright made Feb 5 at 2014 7:19 PM

SPC Michael Wright — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:19:05 -0500

Yes--nuf said

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 6 at 2014 11:56 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 23:56:35 -0400

A lot of other countries do, Why not, Some of the best Pilots and Snipers the Soviets had in WWII were Female. Isrealis seem to be doing pretty good with the program if I am not mistaken. Time to ditch our Puritanical Heritage and move into the 21st Century. From personal experience Most Pull Ups I've seen done were by a Female Cryptologic Technician Marine. 2 of the best runners that I ran against as a 5K Runner were my two female LT Geeks with Degrees in Communications and Computer Science.

Response by SGT Allison Churchill made Jul 8 at 2014 12:59 PM

SGT Allison Churchill — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:59:22 -0400

If there's going to be a registry, absolutely.

Response by SPC Richard White made Jul 29 at 2014 10:04 PM

SPC Richard White — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 22:04:37 -0400

Yes, Women should have to register for the selective service just like registering to vote.It is a duty not a right.

Response by CPL Melanie Krause made Oct 7 at 2014 7:31 PM

CPL Melanie Krause — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:31:55 -0400

As a woman, no one had to 'register' me for me to serve. I agree though with several that say that Selective Service has run it's course.

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 7 at 2014 7:45 PM

SPC David S. — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 19:45:08 -0400

I think it would be good to have women play a role some how in selective civil service and volunteer if they wanted into none combat roles. Might have to put some stipulations like not having children.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Oct 31 at 2014 7:52 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 07:52:34 -0400

There is already a discussion on the topic here:

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/military-draft

and here:

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-women-of-military-age-now-be-required-to-register-for-the-selective-service-program

Should women be required to register with the Selective Service upon turning 18? | RallyPoint

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Response by MAJ Dallas D. made Oct 31 at 2014 7:52 AM

MAJ Dallas D. — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 07:52:47 -0400

I say 100% YES! We are at the point of equal rights, I have been saying for 15 years that we should have all females registering for Selective Service. I do not understand at this point why they are not required to.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2014 9:23 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 09:23:59 -0400

I believe so. Selective service should be mandatory for all citizens in my opinion.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Oct 31 at 2014 9:35 AM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 09:35:46 -0400

They want to be equal? Let them be equal!

Sign em up I say.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2014 12:00 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 12:00:48 -0400

If it is going to continue to be maintained then yes, women should be included.

Response by LCDR T. Noel Osborn made Oct 31 at 2014 12:25 PM

LCDR T. Noel Osborn — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 12:25:53 -0400

I believe every young person should be required (or at least highly encouraged) to enlist in our Armed Forces (or some alternative) for some period. It would be a wonderful thing for us alll to be thanked (and thankful) for our service, to say nothing of the maturing factor involved. JFK had it right: Ask what you can do for your country....

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2014 8:41 AM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:41:52 -0500

Absolutely. If women expect equal treatment for full MOS/AFSC consideration, women should also expect to comply with the same requirements as men.

That being said, the program is completely archaic, particularly during an era of military downsizing. If a man is offered a Federal civilian position, he is still required to show proof of registraion in the program before he can officially be hired. It's pretty ridiculous, and totally out of date.

Response by 1LT Richard C. made Apr 30 at 2015 4:18 PM

1LT Richard C. — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:18:30 -0400

Equal rights means equal responsibility.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2015 5:06 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:06:59 -0500

Since Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has announced that all the services have to open all infantry and other combat jobs to women I see no reason to limit Selective Service registration to only males...

Response by Cpl Mark McMiller made Dec 3 at 2015 7:37 PM

Cpl Mark McMiller — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:37:13 -0500

Yes.

Response by Katheryn Sato made Dec 16 at 2015 9:16 AM

Katheryn Sato — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 09:16:21 -0500

To me - as long they have valued skills and not only are not seen as someone who would hold back a unit. Well I've found women to be excellent as students in the art of smoke-sticks and when taught to look at a cardboard silhouette and imagine a MRI to pick spots - esp since that group size can grow 50% easily under streess. That women's advantages were recognized and become trusted as those who would protect their buddies too. I received training in High Risk and Protective Detail and imagine how normal appearing a couple sent ahead to scout choke points would be (therefore more effective). One can also create qualification personality inventories. I've lots of friends who were the ones who chased Bin Laden through caves and I think I'd be trusted on the six - in my bubble targets are targets or sandwich meat to carve - zero emotional twitch - yet I revere life and would easily assist a friend or even sacrifice myself for those I care about - Check out what the USMC Combat Hunter program discovered about people who have experienced evil or lived in dangerous neighborhoods - the say something's not right. You've got a life-multiplier. :) Proud of all of you and I'm confident that soldiers will be assigned to tasks/missions benefiting by the differences.

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Dec 16 at 2015 9:19 AM

MAJ Alvin B. — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 09:19:00 -0500

IMHO: Yes. Now that all restrictions have been removed for service in the military, the requirement to register with the selective service system should now be gender neutral.

Response by SFC Anthony Franke made Dec 23 at 2015 9:07 PM

SFC Anthony Franke — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 21:07:47 -0500

Absolutely! Women wanted combat, and they got it. Great day for women's rights and equality. Now how about equality for men? Currently, men that don't register can't get a Federal job, Federal grants, or Federal tuition assistance or loans. If they have full access to the military, they should have full responsibility as well.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 7:47 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 07:47:26 -0500

Yes they should and held to the same standard as men.

Response by MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 7:58 AM

MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 07:58:21 -0500

This is just me personally but I am tired of seeing this very question. The reason is because it's a dead question. We have an all volunteer force and have had an all volunteer force for longer than most people serving can even remember. For the draft to even matter there would have to be a World War III type situation to occur and I personally don't see that happening in my lifetime.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 8:08 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 08:08:30 -0500

Yes, should have happened before women were eligible for combat jobs.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 8:35 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 08:35:42 -0500

Yes

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 8:50 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 08:50:37 -0500

Absolutely, the standards should be the exact same across the board.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 8:51 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 08:51:37 -0500

Yes. Equal requirements and standards are needed in combat position, which includes registering for the selective service.

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made Jan 16 at 2016 8:56 AM

SFC Kenneth Hunnell — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 08:56:16 -0500

For me women have always been in a position that would have them defend themselves. When I was in Afghanistan,we had female soldiers there.
If there is an attack,what evacuate the female Soldiers then prceed. I think not.
I am sure that there are people that do not want that kind of equality

Response by SFC Rollie Hubbard made Jan 16 at 2016 10:53 AM

SFC Rollie Hubbard — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 10:53:58 -0500

Yes

Response by SSgt Jamie Ritter LeBlanc made Jan 16 at 2016 12:12 PM

SSgt Jamie Ritter LeBlanc — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 12:12:08 -0500

It should go away entirely. If we didn't need to enact after 9/11 then we don't need it all.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 2:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 14:13:29 -0500

Bottom line, yes

Response by SFC Jay Spreitzer made Jan 16 at 2016 5:57 PM

SFC Jay Spreitzer — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 17:57:08 -0500

I guess that might make sense but I guess I might be more old fashion and say no. I do believe everyone can benefit from a hitch in the military.

Response by SPC Mark Beard made Jan 16 at 2016 7:05 PM

SPC Mark Beard — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 19:05:52 -0500

YES!!!!!!!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2016 9:30 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 09:30:08 -0500

I think it's a great idea!, equal opportunity for everyone.

Response by PO1 Kerry French made Jan 18 at 2016 2:57 AM

PO1 Kerry French — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 02:57:48 -0500

Yes, if men have to then women should too.

Response by SFC William "Bill" Moore made Jan 18 at 2016 8:14 AM

SFC William "Bill" Moore — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 08:14:39 -0500

This is where my Wife(also a veteran) and I disagree. She says "absolutely yes", I, on the other hand, believe that if the draft is called for, it will be for fighting troops. Very few females, and drafted males will be up to the requirements for combat arms. Those males that do not make the grade can fill the needed support positions as they have in other eras of the draft. But, my biggest issue is that you never put those that can bare children in harms way on purpose and to date, I know of no men that can accomplish this. It's one thing to allow females to volunteer for combat roles, I have no problem for those that meet the standards doing so, but draw the line at requiring it. So no, I don't support women being required to register for the draft. And I believe the registration is important for a couple of reasons.

Response by SGT Andrew Goetsch made Jan 21 at 2016 2:01 PM

SGT Andrew Goetsch — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 14:01:16 -0500

I think all kids should have to acknowledge that equal freedom and equal rights go with equal responsibility. Then answers to questions like this will be obvious.

Response by SFC Frank Ambriz made Jan 21 at 2016 9:04 PM

SFC Frank Ambriz — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:04:54 -0500

I do not, there are way too many young people out of shape; many of our younger women are not culturally acclimated to become warriors. We as a society must alter our mindsets and mentor our young women to think and develop a warrior mindset. We would have to do away with the Barby doll mentality; this cultural acclimation would take generations to accomplish.

I am afraid many of our younger people would be getting set up to fail.

Respectfully,

Frank Ambriz
SFC U.S. ARMY - ARMOR RETIRED

Response by SFC Mike Edwards made Jan 24 at 2016 3:45 AM

SFC Mike Edwards — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 03:45:06 -0500

I think that what the military did was total political in letting women serve in combat units. In 2000 I was NCOIC in ft Polk, with Abbott 140, soldiers from 4 different post to train for Bosnia. The training wss not scale to high, let say on a scale from 1-10, I would say it was about 4, doing searches on personal and vehicles. We had to go through a 2 weeks training in field environment and when that time of the month came, I couldn't believe the problems that aroused with some of the females. There was only about 10, but you would think that I had 100 plus. I was also station in several different posts, and conducting PT, was no joke, when females was in formation. I also wss an instructor at PLDC, the old real school and BNCOC, most of the females couldn't even handle a three mile run, foot matches, obstacle course within the required time, so I know that most of them won't handle the combat environment. It would become more troublesome negative that positive.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2016 6:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:46:05 -0500

I think so.

Response by CPO Curtiss Hill made Feb 9 at 2016 8:09 PM

CPO Curtiss Hill — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:09:07 -0500

Instead of discussing if women should be made to register for selective service, how about repealing selective service?

Response by SPC Rob Robinson made Feb 10 at 2016 4:41 PM

SPC Rob Robinson — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:41:50 -0500

Yes, draft them.

BUT, do not put them in combat arms. Two reasons:

ONE: It has been proven they don't do well there, and that men do not do as well with women in the units. This 'integration' diminishes the combat capability of allconcerned untis in the name of political correctness. This mania, disease, obsession of the Civilian Leadership and some of the Field Grades and Above, will pass. Trust me.

TWO: And really more important, women are the team members that rock the cradle, nurture the child and thereby form the psyche of the nation, one by one. Do you want one of your recon team buddies raising your children? His children? What will they learn? What will they know of life?

Please, my Progressive Brethren, accept as fact that men are different from women. It is not about equality, and everybody is the same. Everybody is different! Don't give a 'lefty' a right-handed job!

Response by SFC Tressa Lackey made Mar 22 at 2016 11:06 AM

SFC Tressa Lackey — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:06:02 -0400

Yes

Response by SFC Ken Heise made May 18 at 2016 5:02 PM

SFC Ken Heise — Wed, 18 May 2016 17:02:25 -0400

Unfortunately our illustrious Republican Congress just voted down a bill that would mandate women to register for the draft. They said it was too hot a political topic and America could not handle it.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Jun 14 at 2021 5:11 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:11:48 -0400

Everyone should be tested for Citizenship. Service should be part of that.

Response by SGT David Schrader made Jun 14 at 2021 9:08 PM

SGT David Schrader — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:08:42 -0400

Yes I do believe that women should have to register for the draft.
I say this because more and more female service members are trying out for and being accepted into what was traditionally an all men’s field such as special forces, pilots Armour tank commanders etc.
For these reasons, especially in this day and age of equality females should be required to register for the draft.