First Soldiers Given Releases Under Demobilization

The video discusses the release of draftees over 28 years old under a new War Department discharge program. These individuals are discharged at a rate of 25 per day and receive paid railroad tickets to return to civilian life. However, they remain in the Army Reserve for the duration of the war.

Who are eligible for release under the War Department's new program?

• Only officers

• All military personnel

• Draftees over 28 years of age

• Draftees under 18 years of age

At what rate are the draftees sent home after discharge?

• 25 a day

• 50 a day

• 100 a day

• 10 a day

Where are the draftees discharged from?

• Fort Bragg

• Camp Pendleton

• Fort Knox

• Camp Callan

What travel benefit do discharged draftees receive?

• Free airplane tickets

• Paid railroad tickets at $0.05 per mile

• Bus tickets at $0.10 per mile

• No travel benefits

What is the status of the draftees after discharge?

• They are transferred to another military branch

• They are required to serve in the National Guard

• They are completely free from military obligations

• They remain in the Army Reserve