FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing: Military Nominations and Legislation (Dec 12, 1963)

Original title: Nomination of Maj. Gen. A.J. Goodpaster and miscellaneous bills: hearing before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, Eighty-eighth Congress, first session on nomination of Maj. Gen Andrew Jackson Goodpaster to be assigned to a position of importance and responsibility designated by the President (assistant to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff) in the grade of Lieutenant General; S. 1767, Delaware land bill; H.R. 2664, sole surviving son exemption; H.R. 2988, increasing expenditures for particiaption in international sports competitions; H.R. 3005, waiving declaration of intention to become a citizen as condition for enlistement in reserves; H.R. 4338, travel and transportation allowances under canceled, revoked, or modified orders. December 12, 1963.

July 20, 2026

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What this does

The hearing addressed the promotion of a high-ranking military official and proposed changes to military enlistment requirements, travel reimbursement policies, and exemptions for sole surviving sons.

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Military personnel

Personnel are affected by changes to travel allowances, enlistment requirements, and exemptions for sole surviving sons.

Andrew Jackson Goodpaster

His promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General is subject to committee review.

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Summary

This hearing transcript covers the Senate Armed Services Committee's review of the nomination of Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson Goodpaster to the rank of Lieutenant General and the consideration of five miscellaneous military-related bills.

Key Facts

The committee reviewed the nomination of Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson Goodpaster for promotion to Lieutenant General.
S. 1767 concerns the management or transfer of land in Delaware.
H.R. 2664 proposes an exemption for sole surviving sons from certain military obligations.
H.R. 2988 proposes increasing federal expenditures for participation in international sports competitions.
H.R. 3005 proposes removing the requirement for a declaration of intent to become a citizen for enlistment in the military reserves.
H.R. 4338 addresses travel and transportation allowance policies for military personnel whose orders are canceled, revoked, or modified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to review the nomination of Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson Goodpaster and to discuss five specific pieces of legislation related to military affairs.

What does H.R. 3005 change regarding military reserves?

It proposes to waive the requirement that an individual must declare their intention to become a U.S. citizen as a condition for enlisting in the military reserves.

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