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

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.

What is the proposed solution for correcting overlapping or waste in procurement?

What is suggested about the merging of the war and Navy departments?