In 1972 he was named the chief legislative liaison official for the Selective Service System.
He was also the Director of the Selective Service System.
Men 18 through 25 years of age must register with the Selective Service System.
There is some speculation that this could lead to women having to register with the Selective Service System.
He was directly responsible to the President for the management of the Selective Service System.
However, the Selective Service System remains as a contemporary plan in the event that a draft is needed.
He is the current director of the Selective Service System.
All men are required to register with the Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18th birthday.
Initially, he was not called up because the Selective Service System was only taking older men.
He was a Legal counsel, Selective Service System from 1941 to 1945.