Indiana Selective Service System Board Members

Description

Indiana Selective Service Local Board members are volunteers appointed by the President of the United States. They play an important community role closely connected with our nation's defense. If a military draft becomes necessary, approximately 2,000 Local Boards throughout America would decide which young men in each community receive deferments, postponements, or exemptions from military service based on federal guidelines. This group has been formed to conduct outreach for prospective and existing Indiana Selective Service System Board Members.
The Indiana Selective Service Detachment is currently seeking new members. If you live in Indiana and are interested in receiving information on becoming a Board Member for the Selective Service System (SSS), please contact LtCol Carroll Harris USMC at 317-506-0369 or carroll101495@aom.

The Selective Service maintains a national website which also contains in depth information: https://www.sss.gov/FSlocal.htm
Qualifications for becoming a Local Board Member:

*Must be 18 years old or older
*Must be a citizen of the United States
*Men must have registered with the Selective Service, unless born from 03/ 29/57 to 12/31/59.
*Must not be an employee of any law enforcement organization
*Must not be an active or retired member of the Armed Forces
*Must not have been convicted of any criminal offense.

During Peacetime
The Board Member program is one of the primary components of the Selective Service. Over 11,000 volunteers are currently trained in Selective Service regulations and procedures so that if a draft is reinstated, they will be able to fulfill their obligations fairly and equitably. The time commitment for an appointment is minimal. Board members undergo an initial 8-hour training session.

During a Draft
In the event of a draft Board Members meet occasionally on an as needed basis to make decisions.