General Eisenhower testifies about armed forces unification before Senate Committee in Washington, DC

The transcript discusses the importance of a unified security establishment to ensure maximum protection and budget efficiency. It highlights the need for a single department to manage national security, especially in the era of advanced technology like atomic bombs and pilotless missiles. The text also addresses the economic benefits of unified administration and the challenges posed by having multiple executive departments. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of a unified military identity for soldiers, sailors, and airmen.

Why is it not feasible to determine the size and composition of each arm of national security independently?

• Each arm is self-sufficient.

• Each arm supplements the other.

• Each arm is outdated.

• Each arm is too complex.

What makes unity of concept and training more necessary in modern times?

• The rise of traditional warfare.

• The increase in military personnel.

• The decrease in global conflicts.

• The development of atomic bombs and pilotless missiles.

How can coordinated development of new weapons be assured?

• Through multiple departments.

• Through international cooperation.

• Through private sector involvement.

• Through a single department.

What is a consequence of having two executive departments instead of one?

• Needless extravagance and duplication.

• Reduced costs.

• Increased efficiency.

• Improved standards.

What is emphasized to soldiers, sailors, and airmen through unification at the top?

• The value of independent decision-making.

• The essential truth of wearing the nation's uniform.

• The importance of individual service.

• The need for personal achievement.