 Ever since the First World War, however, there have been volunteer members of the armed forces who have developed a conscientious objection to continuing in service; a procedure was devised for them in the Second World War, and, with adaptations, it continues to this day.There are currently legal provisions in the United States for recognizing conscientious objection, both through the Selective Service System and through the Department of Defense.The United States recognizes religious and moral objections, but not selective objections.