Evening star., 1947-06-02

training missions.
So far as possible, youths would
be given their choice of the branch
of the armed services in which tc
take their training although this
would be subject to quotas.
Their training would be similar to
all basic training except that they
would not be instructed in comman-
do warfare, and training in citizen
ship would be emphasized.
Segregation Would be Banned.
They would be given educational
opportunities, remedial health de-
fects would be corrected and con-
siderable stress would be put on re-
ligious and moral guidance through
an active chaplain's service. Racial
or other segregation would be
banned.
AS for discipline, special code
would have to be adopted as a SUBJ
stitute for the Articles of War
Guidance rather than harsh punish
ments would be stressed.
The commission recommended
that the basic legislation make it a
Federal offense to sell alcoholic
beverages or narcotics to a trainee;
to practice prostitution or procur-
ing where a trainee is involved or
to assault trainee with a deadly
weapon.
Several Courses Available.
Once a trainee completed his six
months of basic training, he could
choose the option" which would fit
best into his educational or job
plans-again depending on quotas
He would have these alternatives:
1. He could continue in universal
training for the rest of his years
obligation to serve.
2. He could enlist in the armed
forces for at least a minimum en-
iistment, provided he is qualified
and vacancy exists. a'f"
8. He could 60 to Annapolis, West
Point or another service academy,
if he could win an appointment.
Could Join National Guard.
4. He could enlist in the National
Guard, devoting one night a week
and two weeks in summer training
for probably three years.
5. He could enlist in an Organized
Reserve unit with about the same
obligations as National Guard men,
bership.
6. He could enroll in an ROTC
unit at college with the agreement
to accept reserve commission on
graduation.
7. He could join the Enlisted Re-
serve Corps and take vocational OF
college courses providing training
approved by the Secretary of War
as of value to the military in time
Of emergency.
Federal Grants Proposed.
s. If he could not take any OF
these options, he could join the
Enlisted Reserve Corps for probably
six years, subject to recall for not
more than one month of active
training each year.
Federal grants or scholarships
would be given to some youths for
college study, provided they agree to
serve two years in active duty when
they graduate, or a longer period
in the National Guard or a reserve
unit.
Conscientious objectors would be
given training in military acti-
vities Of Importance to the country
The entire program would be con-
trolled by commission of three
members, reporting directly to the
President and composed of two civil
ians and one military representa-
tive. Commission members would
be appointed by the President with
the advice Of the Senate and would
get at least $4,000 a year.
Advisory Board Planned.
To provide technical advice and
draw the civilian community into
every phase of the program, gen.
eral advisory board of from IS tc
Is members would be established
It's membership would include al
least three persons selected from the
armed forces, representatives of the
public and leaders in recreation
health, religion and education.
| The staff would include an exec
utive director, a director of mill
tary training and a group Of full
time, well-paid civilian INSPECTORS
to check up on the operation of the
program and to provide method oi
hearing the complaints of the train
ees.
A Selective Training System, pat
| termed after the Se1ective Service
System, would be established. Local
boards, under this system, would
register the youths, determine which
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