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Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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In Washington, Defense Chief John A. Hannah opposes replacing the draft with Universal Military Training, emphasizing need for service amid ongoing manpower requirements post-Korean Truce. He advocates maintaining forces, possible minor reductions if peace holds, and a pay raise.
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BY FRANK B. ALLEN
WASHINGTON- (I N S) -Defense manpower Chief John A. Hannah declared he opposes substituting Universal Military Training for the draft.
Hannah, in a copyrighted interview with U. S news and world report, said he is not going to recommend a UMT program which would provide training for all youths at the age of 18 and a half.
He commented: "Training is not enough. We have to have service too."
The Assistant Defense Secretary asserted that there aren't enough boys turning 18 and a half years old each year to meet the defense establishment's manpower requirements.
Hannah also said that even with the Korean Truce, "it is going to be necessary to maintain armed forces at approximately the present size for an indefinite period."
He reported that if it appears the Communists really want peace and there is no likelihood of the shooting war resuming, it may be possible to pare the size of the army by 51000 men and the Marine Corps by 5,000.
However, Hannah added: "the decision has been made that there shall be no reduction in combat effectiveness in any of the services for an indefinite period."
He conceded that if voluntary enlistments and reenlistments for the services decline, "we are going to be in trouble."
Hannah also warned that ex-servicemen, under a new law, must serve in the reserves until they have a total hitch of eight years.
The manpower chief advocated a pay raise for military personnel.
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no reduction in combat effectiveness; possible army reduction by 51000 men and marine corps by 5000 if peace holds; advocacy for pay raise for military personnel
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Defense manpower Chief John A. Hannah opposes substituting Universal Military Training for the draft, stating training is not enough and service is needed. He notes insufficient 18.5-year-olds to meet manpower requirements and necessity to maintain armed forces at present size post-Korean Truce. He warns of trouble if enlistments decline and notes ex-servicemen must serve in reserves for total eight years under new law. He advocates a pay raise for military personnel.