eugene@eos.arc.nasa.gov (Eugene Miya) (04/15/89)
From: eos!eugene@eos.arc.nasa.gov (Eugene Miya) In article <5632@cbnews.ATT.COM> dsampson@x102a.harris-atd.com (sampson david 58163) writes: > > >From: dsampson@x102a.harris-atd.com (sampson david 58163) >Given the recent political intrest in setting up a national volunteer >service, I'm wondering why this kind of thing can't be applied to the >military. The military traditionally faces shortages in manpower. >Why not set up a third level for the military: > > 1st level: active duty > 2nd level: reserves > 3rd level: "civilian volunteer" Certainly. This was done in Japan. It was called the "Shield Society [in English]." You might consider something like that, only more sucessful. ;) Another gross generalization from --eugene miya, NASA Ames Research Center, eugene@aurora.arc.nasa.gov resident cynic at the Rock of Ages Home for Retired Hackers: "Mailers?! HA!", "If my mail does not reach you, please accept my apology." Live free or die.