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Originally Posted by maleficent
Not registering is a felony. Young men convicted of failure to register may be fined up to $250,000, imprisoned for up to five years, or both. In addition to being subject to prosecution, failure to register may cause you to permanently forfeit eligibility for certain benefits.
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Yep...You're right. And now that the US Armed Forces is hurting for recruits, if I were turning 18 registering with selective service would be one of the first things I did...regardless of whether I was continuing on to college or not. I wouldn't think there would be a wave of prosecutions for those that failed to register, but if I were 18, or about to turn 18, I would err on the side fo caution and go ahead and register. It's not a big deal really...takes 5 minutes.
And....I served my 3 years active duty (83-86) and then was in the reserves for three years afterwards..completing my 6 year commitment. (Now it's 8 yrs). I think military service is an excellent option for young people. Both because it is an honor to serve your country, and it is a great way to pay for college. If you deal with recruiters as shrewdly as the average person does with a salesman when buying a car, then you're not likely to get screwed over. Just research what the guy in uniform is telling you before you sign on the dotted line.