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Navy asks Congress to authorize 15 000 more enlistments
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt argues for a larger navy reserve and civil training cruises to build manpower. He notes current enlistment limits, the need to man ships in peace and war, and the scale of manpower required, including 200 000 total across branches and a civilian trainee program.
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