Mobilization Of Civilian Manpower

The report examines the impact upon the National War effort of Department of Defense plans for mobilization of reserve units, individual reservists, hiring of additional civilians and industrial mobilization. As a first phase of a longer term effort, the focus is on the scope of the civilian mobilization problem, available pertinent data, adequacy of policies and community impacts. The report reviews World War II historical experience; current mobilization plans and procedures; interaction among federal agencies; collection and analysis of data on reserve forces mobilization, DoD civilian manpower mobilization and industrial mobilization; and potential impacts upon selected local communities. The report concludes that the impact of sudden wartime demand and supply on the war effort, national economy and local communities may be severe and detrimental if not carefully orchestrated by DoD and other federal agencies; and recommends specific actions to clarify and strengthen the management and planning of critical wartime civilian manpower. (Author).