Why if us hasn't drafted in 40 years must men sign up for it

My step dad just reminded my husband he has to look into religious waiver for selective service. He'll be 18 soon and as Mennonites we are pacifists. Why do They even have a draft still

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RealMustangGuy · 61-69, MVIP

There is no draft as our military is all volunteer and has been for a long time as you said. But registering is required in case a draft is needed in the future. It is better to have the information in the files and never need it, than to have a National emergency and not have it available.

Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F

Good point