Rules and Procedures Required During a Military Draft

Rules and Procedures Required During a Military DraftRules and Procedures Required During a Military DraftThe last time the United States utilized the draft was on December 7, 1972, during the Vietnam War.The date of the last drawing for the lottery was on March 12, 1975. The drawing was similar to how the state lotteries are drawn, but with 366 balls representing 366 calendar birthdays of a year. The ages of the draftees fell between 18 and 26. The draft has only been used in times of war and not for mandatory military service during peace time. Here is a brief overview of how the draft system works and all the procedures that have to anliegen into place to open the draft for involuntary military service. 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 thedraft process. It should be noted that the president cannot initiate a draft on hi s or her own. National Draft Lottery A lottery based on birthdays determines the order in which registered men are called up by Selective tafelgeschirr. The first to be called, in a sequence determined by the lottery, will be men whose 20th birthday falls during that year. The National Draft Lottery would be conducted publicly with the proceedings being observed by accredited representatives of public interest groups to ensure legitimacy and fairness. The actual lottery drawing is performed in a similar way to how state-run lotteries select their winning numbers, using drums and air balls. There are two large drums for the draft lottery and two sets of air mix balls one set is labeled with a date and month, January 1 through December 31 the second set is labeled with numbers 1 through 365, which will represent the sequence for induction. In the case of a leap year, 366 balls are used. The balls are drawn from the first drum, and then the second drum. The date drawn indicates the birthday, while the second ball indicates the order those with that birthday are to be inducted. The Selective Service Agency activates and orders its state directors and reserve forces officers to report for duty. Evaluating Recruits for Physical, Mental and Moral Suitability Registrants with low lottery numbers are ordered to report for a physical, mental, and moral evaluation at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) to determine whether they are fit for military service. Once he is notified of the results of the evaluation, a registrant will be given 10 days to file a claim for exemption, postponement, or deferment. Local and Appeal Boards will process registrant claims. Those who pass the military evaluation will receive induction orders. An inductee will have 10 days to report to a local Military Entrance Processing Station for induction. According to current plans, Selective Service must deliver the first inductees to the military within 193 days from the effectiv e date of the draft legislation.

Nomination Deadlines Approaching for More Than 30 Society Awards

Nomination Deadlines Approaching for More Than 30 Society Awards Nomination Deadlines Approaching for More Than 30 Society Awards Nomination Deadlines Approaching for More Than 30 Society AwardsJan. 13, 2017 Nomination packages for mora than 30 ASME awards - including the prestigious ASME Medal and Honorary Membership - are due to the ASME Honors and Awards Committee within the next two months.The deadline to submit a nomination for the ASME Medal, the highest award the Society can bestow, is March 1. The medal, which was established in 1920 and recognizes eminently distinguished engineering achievement, consists of a $15,000 prize, a gold medal and a certificate. Nominations should be e-mailed to Fran McKivor, ASME Honors and Awards, at mckivorfasme.org. March 1 is also the nomination deadline for another noteworthy Society award Honorary Membership. First awarded in 1880, the founding year of the Society, Honorary Membership is the highest level of membership in the S ociety. It is bestowed up members who have made distinctive contributions to engineering, science, industry, research public service or other pursuits allied with and beneficial to the engineering profession. As many as five Society members may be named Honorary Members each year, with each receiving a silver medal and a certificate. Nominations should be e-mailed to Fran McKivor at mckivorfasme.org. The James N. Landis Medal, which is one of two dozen ASME awards with a nomination deadline of Feb. 1, is presented for outstanding personal performance related to designing, constructing or managing the operation of major steam-powered electric stations using nuclear or fossil fuels. The candidate must also demonstrate personal leadership in humanitarian pursuits, which may include committee activity, Section leadership, or the broad non-technical professional activity of the individuals engineering society. The winner of the award will receive $7,500, a bronze medal, a certificat e, and an expense supplement to attend the award presentation. Nominations should be e-mailed to J.R. Riznic at jovica.rizniccnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.The 23 other Society awards that also have a nomination deadline of Feb. 1 areThe Barnett-Uzgiris Product Safety konzept Award, for significant contributions to the safe design of products through teaching, research and professional accomplishments $1,000, a bronze medal and a certificate Jmounta1norwich.edu. The Bernard F. Langer Nuclear Codes and Standards Award, for contributions to the nuclear power plant industry $1,000, a crystal oracle and a certificate deublerrasme.org. The Blackall Machine Tool and Gage Award, for contributions to the design or application of machine tools, gages or measuring instruments $1,000 and a plaque dornfeldberkeley.edu. The Burt L. Newkirk Award, for a notable contribution to tribology in research or development by an engineer under 40 who has been an ASME member for at least five years, as establish ed by papers accepted for publication $1,000 and a certificate itzhak.greenme.gatech.edu. The Dixy Lee Ray Award, for significant achievements and contributions in environmental protection $1,000, a bronze medal and a certificate unikewiczsasme.org. The George Westinghouse Medal, for eminent achievement in the power field of mechanical engineering $1,500, a vermeil medal and a certificate $1,000, a silver medal and a certificate to an honoree under the age of 40 Lilleyokstate.edu. The Henry Laurence Gantt Medal, for distinguished achievement in management and for service to the community $1,000, a bronze medal and a certificate bozewiczjasme.org. The Henry R. Worthington Medal, for eminent achievement in the field of pumping machinery, systems and concepts, in areas including research, development, design, innovation, management, education or literature $5,000, a bronze medal and a certificate bambergerjasme.org. The Internal Combustion Engine Award, for eminent achievem ent or distinguished contributions over a substantial period of time in the field of internal combustion engines $1,000 and a plaque dan.e.richardsoncummins.com. The James Harry Potter Gold Medal, for eminent achievement in the science of thermodynamics in mechanical engineering $2,000, a vermeil medal and a certificate ts.raviwichita.edu. The Machine Design Award, for eminent achievement in machine design $1,000, a plaque and a certificate Jmounta1norwich.edu. The Mayo D. Hersey Award, for distinguished contributions to the advancement of the science and engineering of tribology $2,000 and a plaque sadeghipurdue.edu. The McDonald Mentoring Award, for outstanding mentoring of other professionals by an engineer in industry, government, education or private practice who has been a member of ASME or another ICOMES society for at least five years a bronze medal and a certificate Stuartw.camerondoosan.com. The Milton C. Shaw Manufacturing Research Medal, for significant funda mental contributions to the science and technology of manufacturing processes $1,500, a bronze medal and a certificate yonghufl.edu. Nancy DeLoye Fitzroy and Roland V. Fitzroy Medal, for contributions to engineering resulting in breakthroughs in existing technology, leading to new applications or new areas of engineering $3,000, a bronze medal and a certificate armenhasme.org. The Old Guard Early Career Award, for outstanding early career engineers who have advanced quickly in their professional careers, have participated in advancing their education, have shown leadership in ASME activities and have volunteered actively in their communities first prize $5,000 and a plaque second and third prize $2,000 and a plaque, positiv paid membership for life daa3msn.com. The Per Bruel Gold Medal for Noise Control and Acoustics, for eminent achievement and extraordinary merit in the field of noise control and acoustics $1,000, a vermeil medal and a certificate mardi.hastingsatt.ne t. The Marshall B. Peterson Award, for early-career achievement in research as demonstrated by papers published in the scientific journals of ASME and promise for pursuit of research in tribology $2,500 and a certificate sadeghipurdue.edu. The Prime Movers Committee Award, for thermal electric station practice or equipment $1,000 and a certificate shuffburnsmcd.com. The Rufus Oldenburger Medal, for outstanding achievements in automatic control $2,000, a bronze medal and a certificate tilburyumich.edu. The Ruth and Joel Spira Outstanding Design Educator Award, for furthering engineering design education $1,000, a vermeil medal and a certificate Jmounta1norwich.edu. The Thomas A. Edison Patent Award, for a patented device or process that has the potential to enhance some aspect of mechanical engineering $1,000, a bronze plaque and a certificate jacorichisu.edu. The William T. Ennor Manufacturing Technology Award, for an innovative manufacturing technology that results in s ubstantial benefits for the economy or society $1,000, a vermeil medal and a certificate yguoeng.ua.edu. Nominations for five additional ASME awards are due Feb. 15The Charles Russ Richards Award, for outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering 20 years or more following graduation $1,000 and a certificate akontsoscoe.drexel.edu. The Gustus L. Larson Memorial Award, for outstanding achievements in mechanical engineering or a related field within 10 to 20 years following graduation $1,000 and a certificate akontsoscoe.drexel.edu. The Nadai Medal, for distinguished contributions to the field of engineering materials $1,000, a medal and a certificate xichencolumbia.edu. The Pi Tau Sigma Gold Medal, for outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering within 10 years following graduation $1,000, a gold medal and a certificate akontsoscoe.drexel.edu. The Robert Henry Thurston Lecture Award, for an outstanding leader in pure or applied science or engineering who will pr esent a Society lecture on a subject of broad technical interest to engineers $500, a plaque and a certificate rajolemiss.edu. For more information on these awards and the others presented by ASME, visit the Honors and Awards website at www.asme.org/about-asme/get-involved/honors-awards, or contact Fran McKivor, ASME Honors and Fellows, at (212) 591-7094 or mckivorfasme.org.

10 Tips for Workplace Party Etiquette

10 Tips for Workplace Party Etiquette10 Tips for Workplace Party EtiquetteAttending an office party or another work-related social event can be tricky. You want to have fun with your coworkers while never forgetting that its a workplace event. These tips will help you have a good time withoutchecking yourprofessional reputationat the door. 01Dont Drink Too MuchDavid Lees / The Image Bank / Getty ImagesIf yourinvitation includes a guest, choose wisely when deciding who to ask. Avoid bringing someone who might exhibit inappropriate behavior- even if he or she is your significant other. Your plus-ones bad behavior will reflect poorly on you. If you deem it necessary, remind your guest to follow the same rules to which you are expected to adhere.