Demobilization of United States armed forces after World War II
Consequences
Rapid demobilization, in the view of military planners, left the U.S. military understaffed to accomplish its responsibilities.

Demobilization of United States armed forces after World War II

Section Title: Consequences
Table Section Text: Rapid demobilization, in the view of military planners, left the U.S. military understaffed to accomplish its responsibilities.

Number of military personnel on June 30, 1947

Army	990,000

Army Air Force	306,000

Navy	484,000

Marines	92,000

Total	1,566,000

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By June 30, 1947, the number of soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen in the armed forces had been reduced to 1,566,000.

final_sentence: By June 30, 1947, the number of soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen in the armed forces had been reduced to 1,566,000.