The Selective Service System is preparing to test whether America’s draft machinery can still move at wartime speed, and the agency is not exactly radiating confidence about the condition of its old playbook.

The agency wants vendors to build a new computer model called the “Readiness Simulation,” a tool designed to stress test national mobilization scenarios before a major change arrives in the draft registration system.

Since 1940, men in a designated age bracket have been required to register ...

Continue Reading

The opinions expressed by contributors and/or content partners are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of TalkRed.com. Contact us for guidelines on submitting your own commentary.