Admiral Chester Nimitz offers testimony before Senate Military Affairs Committee in Washington, DC, regarding unificatio

Admiral Chester Nimitz offers testimony before Senate Military Affairs Committee in Washington, DC, regarding unificatio

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The transcript discusses the implications of atomic energy as a destructive force and the need for defense measures to protect against new weapons. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining adequate naval, air, and ground forces for national and global security. The organizational structure of military forces is examined, suggesting that merging departments is unnecessary. The concept of unity of command is highlighted as essential for effective military operations, both in wartime and peacetime, with potential legislative support for its implementation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is identified as a significant problem for the United Nations and governments in the context of atomic energy?

Economic instability

Environmental pollution

New weapons of mass destruction

Global warming

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to maintain strong naval, air, and ground forces according to the transcript?

To ensure national security and world peace

To compete with other nations

To expand territorial boundaries

To increase military spending

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested as a solution to address overlapping or waste in military procurement?

Increasing military budget

Reducing military personnel

Creating a peacetime agency

Merging the war and Navy departments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance on merging the war and Navy departments?

It is necessary for efficiency

It is not necessary for unity of command

It should be done immediately

It is required by law

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be provided if legislation is required for unity of command in peacetime?

Authority to merge departments

Authority to delegate command

Authority to increase military spending

Authority to reduce forces