February 13, 1971

shortage of volunteers for 3 combat arms (inf, armor and arty) is emerging as major problem in formation of volunteer army to replace draft; Army plans special pay increases of up to $150 a mo for men in combat arms to spur enlistments and re-enlistments; Asst Sec Kelley says improvement of troops living conditions and physical environment are even more important than pay increases; majority of officers interviewed found to favor Project Volar (volunteer army) now being tested at Fts Carson, Ord, Bragg and Benning to determine which improvements in Army life and procedure are most likely to make service more attractive; programs described; project is to be expanded to 11 more posts; Army plans $3-million recruiting program on TV starting in spring

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