Word: reenlistment
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Army, authorized to add 133,000 men and build to a new strength of 1,000,000 will take the bulk of the draftees. Specialists now on active duty will also be persuaded to reenlist. And for the balance, a predicted 40,000 will be drawn from the Ready Reserve. The Air Force has been authorized an additional 63,000 men, will take most from the Ready Reserve. The Navy, increasing its strength by 29,000, will also draw from reserves and held-over specialists, will accept enlistments but no draftees at present. The Marines, with 15,000 more combat...