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Marines Draft Seen to Reach Authorized Strength
Gen. Clifton Cates told the House Armed Services Committee that the Marine Corps will rely on the draft to meet its present authorized strength of 204,300. A new bill would set a floor of 300,000 and add the commandant to the joint chiefs, despite defense department opposition. The Senate already approved a higher ceiling of 400,000 and a consultant role for the commandant.
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