Navy May Seek Boost In Personnel
The Navy Department eyes a personnel increase despite draft quota cuts to avoid overstrength. Officials estimate more recruits are needed to fill contemplated expansions, with agencies like the War Manpower Commission weighing in. The Navy’s strength neared a peak, with 2,342,400 sailors and civilians on Feb 1 and 245,200 more to be drawn, as enlistments eased the year’s target.