Gen. Eisenhower answers questions at Senate Military Affairs Committee hearing in 1945

The transcript discusses the importance of maintaining civilian control over the military and the efforts to unify the Army and Navy through interlocking committees. It emphasizes the rejection of any radical changes that could disrupt traditional military-civilian relations and highlights the structured approach to ensure cooperation between military branches.

What is the speaker's stance on civilian control of the armed forces?

How does the speaker feel about the idea of a radical revolution in military traditions?

What system has been attempted for many years to keep the army and navy together?

What concerns does the speaker express about setting up separate executive partners of government?

What does the speaker imply would happen if progress is not made in the current system?