| Show ti 1 l' l f e r i 1 YOU AND THE DRAFT KNOW THE RULES OF ELIGIBILITY Q Recently I employed a young man whom I consider essential to my business Even though he is a new hire can canI request I an occupational deferment for him Ans Yes A written request should be made and the registrant should endorse your letter showing that he wishes to be deferred Your letter to he board should describe in inconsiderable inconsiderable inconsiderable considerable detail the duties for which the registrant was hired including the statement that some other new employee I with his skills and educational background cannot be ob- ob tamed Describe briefly the function of your business as it pertains A pamphlet entitled Information for Employers is available at any Selective Service Local Board Office Q It is my understanding that a registrant who has been declared by his local board to be a delinquent is called ahead of all others What is the definition of a delinquent delinquent delinquent de in this instance Ans A delinquent is a person required to be registered under the selective service law v who fails or neglects to perform any duty required of him under the provisions of the selective service law v. Q What is the order of selection of registrants in Classes I-A I and I A that is now being followed ved Ans Registrants who vho are in Classes I-A I and O I-A-O are currently being selected in the following order 1 Delinquents Delinquents Delinquents De De- De- De age 19 and older with the oldest selected first 2 Volunteers age 25 17 in the sequence in which they volunteered for induction 3 age 25 19 single or married after 26 1965 with the oldest selected first 4 age 25 19 married on or before August 26 1965 with the oldest selected first 5 N age 35 26 with the youngest selected first and 6 age 18 2 to 19 with the oldest selected first Q I am over 26 Recently I was declared a delinquent and ordered to report for induction If the induction ages are 18 2 to 26 how can I be inducted Ans Registrants deferred on or after June 19 1951 are liable for training and service until age 35 Additionally any person who has failed or refused to report for induction remains liable for induction and when available shall be immediately inducted regardless of age Q If a person liable for registration with the Selective Service System failed to register within five days after his birthday what should he do Ans AIlS He should go to the nearest Local Board of the Selective Service System without delay and register He should follow this as soon as possible with a letter to his Local Board of jurisdiction explaining the delay |
