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Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Defense Secretary Forrestal testified before Congress that pushbutton war is an illusion and modern warfare relies on manpower. He urged action on universal military training (UMT) and draft bills, stating military strength is needed to support diplomacy. With UMT, the draft could end once forces reach safe levels; without it, drafting may continue indefinitely. The bill targets men 19-25 for enlistment or induction.
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WASHINGTON, (AP)—Defense secretary Forrestal told Congress that pushbutton war still is an illusion and that total warfare of today rests on manpower.
Urging prompt action on draft and universal training bill, Forrestal testified before the House Armed Services committee:
"Not in our lifetime or in that of the next generation do I foresee the time when a strong military potential will not be needed to back up our diplomacy."
Forrestal said that with adoption of UMT, the draft could be halted as soon as the nation's regular military forces reach a safe level.
But without UMT, a draft may be necessary indefinitely, he added.
The committee is holding hearings on a bill by committee chairman Andrews (R-NY).
The measure would make men 19 through 25 years of age subject to enlistment or induction whenever the president decides voluntary enlistments will not fill out the armed forces ranks.
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Defense Secretary Forrestal testifies on the need for manpower in modern warfare, urging Congress to pass UMT and draft bills to maintain military strength for diplomacy. UMT could end the draft once forces are sufficient; otherwise, it may persist. Bill by Andrews targets men 19-25 for service when needed.