Show registration of 18 year olds Is compulsory while the selective training and service act as amended and extended until march 31 1947 exempts men under 19 years of age from induction except for volunteers prompt registration at tf the ie age of IS 19 remains compulsory selective service officials stated this week the responsibility of every male citizen of the united states and every male person in the united states including those who become 18 years old to register for military training and service is set forth in section 2 of the act any such person becoming IS 18 years old is required to present himself immediately for registration by the local board for the area in which ohe he has his permanent home or for the one in which he may happen to be that day failure to register is punishable upon conviction by fine or imprisonment or both officials state |