Dwight Eisenhower In Favor Of Unified Armed Forces

General Eisenhower appeared before the Senate Military Affairs Committee to advocate for the merger of military services. He argued that this would reduce competition and friction, centralize responsibility, and cut unnecessary expenses. Eisenhower emphasized the need for unity in Washington to ensure peace and prevent future emergencies like Pearl Harbor. He highlighted the importance of a unified military identity, where all personnel see each other as allies, regardless of their uniform's color or design.

What was one of the main reasons General Eisenhower supported the merger of military services?

• To centralize responsibility and reduce expenses

• To decrease the number of soldiers

• To create more military branches

• To increase competition among services

According to Eisenhower, what is essential to avoid future emergencies like Pearl Harbor?

• Increasing military spending

• Unity of direction in Washington

• Expanding the Navy

• Building more military bases

What does Eisenhower believe is crucial for soldiers, sailors, and airmen?

• Serving in different branches

• Competing against each other

• Trusting and associating with each other

• Wearing the same color uniform

What does Eisenhower suggest is a benefit of unification at the top?

• It emphasizes the importance of individual achievements

• It underscores the shared identity of military personnel

• It reduces the need for military training

• It highlights the differences between military branches

How does Eisenhower propose to convey the essential truth to military personnel?

• By providing more vacation time

• By emphasizing their shared identity regardless of uniform

• By organizing more military parades

• By increasing their salaries