The document is discussing the need for reform in the military caste system, advocating for equal treatment of enlisted men and officers. The author criticizes outdated practices and regulations and suggests promoting capable enlisted personnel to commissioned officers. They believe that the current system is causing bitterness among enlisted men and preventing re-enlistment. The document calls for immediate action by Congress to address these issues.

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Reforming the Military Caste System: A Call to Action

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0008
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Reforming the Military Caste System: A Call to Action
Date Created:
1946-03-20
EDTF:
1946-03-20
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
The document is discussing the need for reform in the military caste system, advocating for equal treatment of enlisted men and officers. The author criticizes outdated practices and regulations and suggests promoting capable enlisted personnel to commissioned officers. They believe that the current system is causing bitterness among enlisted men and preventing re-enlistment. The document calls for immediate action by Congress to address these issues.
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 54, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages