Sequence of Events Here is a brief overview of what would occur
if the United States returned to a draft: 1. CONGRESS AND THE
PRESIDENT AUTHORIZE A DRAFT. A crisis occurs which requires more
troops than the volunteer military can supply. Congress passes
and the President signs legislation which starts a draft. It
should be noted that the President cannot initiate a draft on
his own. Congress would first have to pass legislation (both the
House and Senate), and the President would have to sign the bill
into law. 2. THE LOTTERY. A lottery based on birthdays
determines the order in which registered men are called up by
Selective Service. The first to be called, in a sequence
determined by the lottery, will be men whose 20th birthday falls
during that year, followed, if needed, by those aged 21, 22, 23,
24 and 25. 18-year-olds and those turning 19 would probably not
be drafted. 3. ALL PARTS OF SELECTIVE SERVICE ARE ACTIVATED. The
Agency activates and orders its State Directors and Reserve
Forces Officers to repor