Bulletin #2

              Bulletin -if2
Japanese American Citizens League
National Headquarters
January 21, 1944
The following questions and answers 'wore released by
the War Relocation Authority,
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1. Q.  To what age group will induction for military
service apply?
A.  To males 18 to 37 years of age inclusive.
2. Q.  Will Kibei be inducted ?
A.  Yes, if otherwise qualified.
3. Q.  Will issei be inducted?
A.  No.
4. Q.  Will a man who has left the relocation center be
inducted?
A.  Yes, if qualified.  Induction does not depend on
residence in a center.
5. 0>  Will an individual of Jap. nose ancestry who has applied
• for expatriation be inducted?
A.  Generally speaking, no.
6. Q,  Can a man avoid induction by changing his answer on
the loyalty question or by asking for expatriation
ut.this time?
A.  1'J-o.  A change in his answer or a request for expatriation will not affect his-liability for training and
service.  The Selective Service Law carries penalties
for false statements made for the purpose of avoiding
induction.
7. Q.  At what rate will mon bo celled for induction?
A.  The rate of call will depend on the local Selective
Service Board quota.
8. Q.  On what basis does the Army' determine "acceptability'
for service":
A.  "Acceptability for service" Is determined by checking
individual records.
9. Q,.  Is there any way for a man not considered "acceptable
for service" to change his status?
i*.  Not at present.
10. Q.  Low soon will Inductees be called?
A.  It is Impossible to Indicate the exact time when a
registrant will be called.  An individual considered
"acceptable for service" will be reclassified by the
local Selective Service Board.  Ke will undergo a
prc-induction physlc;::l examination when his order
number is reached, or sooner if he waives this requirement and volunteers.  If he is physically
qualified, he will be called generally not less than
10 or mora than 90 days thereafter.
11. Q,.  where will physical examinations be given?
a.  At the Armed Forces Induction Station designated by
^elective Service, usually the nearest station.