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Most of the witnesses' fire had been concentrated on the small body of officers "inherently unqualified or inadequately trained," who popped up inevitably in an Army swollen fortyfold in wartime. As a remedy, the board recommended a major overhaul of the officer corps. Most significant repairs: promotion by merit instead of seniority; prompt dismissal or demotion of incompetents...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ARMY & NAVY: New Philosophy | 6/3/1946 | See Source »

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