of the Reserve units themselves, have been wanting. But Congress as a whole is very much concerned and proceeded on this course to get something done about it. We were talking here yesterday about the mounting cost of weapons. One submarine costs $90 million and another type discussed costs $180 million. This shows the mounting climb in weaponry. I think all of those things have to do with the Reserves and reliance on the Reserves. On the matter of equipment and supplies there have been some mighty strong promises made about getting this equipment. Right now there is some discussion about callups. The President has made the announcement, and some of those units are woefully short in supplies and equipment. What is your attitude about those matters? I am not wanting to be personal but why did you agree to accept this position. Mr. BREHM. Senator, first of all I feel that the Reserves have a very clear place in the one-Army concept, and in fact I believe that the work that I have done jointly with the Army makes that extremely clear, in showing their force structure and their relationship to the active forces. I can assure you that one of my principal tasks, both because it is law and because I firmly believe that it should be done, is to see that the Reserves get the equipment they require, have the proper training programs, and have realistic readiness objectives. Senator STENNIS. Will you pursue that course with vigor? Mr. BREHM. I certainly will, Senator. Senator STENNIS. Just a few years ago the proposal was to wipe out the Army Reserve, abolish it. The Congress, though, took the other view and set up this law, and your position here is one of the results. Mr. BREHM. I understand, Senator. Senator STENNIS. You expect, then, to pursue with vigor and determination the idea of quality Army Reserves, fully equipped and supplied, and recognition in the Pentagon, is that right? Mr. BREHM. That is certainly correct, Senator. Senator STENNIS. I don't want to prolong this, but if you have made up your mind on that, you will be the man we are looking for as I see it. You feel free to advise with the Congress? I know you have superiors in the Pentagon, but you feel free to promptly and fully answer all questions thta may be submitted to you in your field of responsibility? Mr. BREHM. Absolutely. Chairman RUSSELL. Senator Thurmond. Senator THURMOND. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to congratulate you on your appointment. I hope you enjoy your work. I was interested in the same line of questioning as Senator Stennis. I have also conceived the Reserve as being a vital part of our national defense program. The cost of the Reserve is only about one-seventh, probably, as much as the regular soldier, but they train on weekends or monthly, and with proper guidance and leadership, with proper equipment in my judgment they can be combat ready. Is it your conception that the Reserves should be combat ready? We live in a fast age now. We don't have time to wait. If an emergency breaks out, the Reserves should be ready to move. Is it your thinking that is the kind of Reserve you want, or is it the kind of Reserve we have had in the past that is not combat ready. There has been criticism against the Reserve because some people haven't understood that the Pentagon has not provided that. I would like to see this alleviated, because I feel there is a definite role for the Reserve, and I feel it is absolutely essential. We can't maintain on active duty the size forces we need to protect this country. It would cost so much this Nation couldn't stand it. But we can do it with a Reserve, which is so much less costly. That type of Reserve is not serving its best purpose or its true function, unless it is ready to go, unless they are ready to fight, unless they are ready to perform their duties, and unless they are ready to step into the picture when they are needed. Now, is it going to be your purpose to see that they are ready to step into the picture when they are needed? Mr. BREHM. Senator Thurmond, my views on the objectives for the Reserves coincide exactly with yours. I am pleased to say that and I sincerely believe it. Senator THURMOND. And you intend to see, then, that they will have the right leadership, that they will have the proper training, and that they will have the proper equipment, and they will be considered just as important in their role as the regular establishment is in its role. Is that right? Mr. BREHM. Yes, Senator. Senator THURMOND. That is all. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Senator BYRD of Virginia. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Senator Stennis' questions satisfied me and I have no further ques tions. I do want to congratulate the nominee. Mr. BREHM. Thank you, Senator Byrd. Chairman RuSSELL. Senator Smith, do you have any questions? Chairman RUSSELL. Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary. (The nomination of Mr. Brehm to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army was subsequently approved by the committee in executive session and confirmed by the Senate on April 8, 1968.) NOMINATION OF RANDOLPH S. DRIVER TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS) Chairman RuSSELL. Mr. Driver is the next nominee. We are glad to have you here, Mr. Driver. We congratulate you on your appointment. You may proceed with a sketch of your qualifications. (The nomination reference and report, and the biographical data follow:) NOMINATION REFERENCE AND REPORT IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, March 26, 1968. Ordered, That the following nomination be referred to the Committee on Armed Services: Randolph S. Driver, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy. RANDOLPH SCARBOROUGH DRIVER Present position: Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy (Manpower) Born: Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, May 5, 1911 Marital status: Married to Cynthia Milward-Oliver. One daughter: Susan (Mrs. Frederick S. Crysler), born July 24, 1941 Education: B.A. 1932, University of Pennsylvania; M.A. 1933, University of Pennsylvania Positions held: 1933-1937: Faculty Member, University of Pennsylvania and Swarthmore College 1937-1965: Various positions with Atlantic Richfield Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; rose from Personnel Assistant to Manager of Personnel Administration to Director of Training 1965-August 16, 1967: Manager of Industrial Relations, Atlantic Richfield Company, Philadelphia, Penna. August 16, 1967 to date: Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy (Manpower) 1941-1945: Consultant to the Training within Industry Division, War Manpower Commission 1960 and 1966: Employer Delegate to the International Labour Organization Organizations: Member, Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia; Member, National Industrial Conference Board; Member, American Management Association; Member, Industrial Relations Association of Philadelphia; Member, Industrial Relations Research Association; Member, American Petroleum Institute; and Member, American Psychological Association. Legal and Voting Residence: 211 Ladbroke Road, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania STATEMENT OF RANDOLPH S. DRIVER, NOMINEE TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Mr. DRIVER. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Briefly, my background is this. I was born in a suburb of Philadelphia. I have lived in the Philadelphia area all my life. I attended schools in the Philadelphia area, and the University of Pennsylvania, from which I graduated in 1932, and from which I received a master's degree in 1933. I taught there and took additional graduate work until 1937. In 1937 I was employed by the then Atlantic Refining Co., which is now Atlantic Richfield Co., in the industrial relations department. This is manpower in the industrial sense. I continued my association with that company until August of 1967. During that time I held a succession of jobs, and finally manager of industrial relations, which is a top job in the organization. My experience covered all phases of personnel procedure for a large corporation with worldwide holdings. In June 1967, the then Secretary of the Navy asked if I would serve in the position of Deputy Under Secretary for Manpower, and I was happy to do so. I have served in that capacity since August and am still in that capacity for the Navy. This particular capacity, as you recognize, is replaced by the Assistant Secretaryship which is before you now. I have been married approximately 27 years, and I have two children. One of them is deceased. Insofar as securities are concerned, I filed a list of securities, and have indicated that if confirmed I would dispose of those which have any defense contracts. Chairman RUSSELL. I have your letter here which covers that. In the discharge of your duties as Deputy Under Secretary for Manpower of the Department of the Navy for the last few years I assume you have become familiar with the organization of the Naval Reserve forces throughout the country. Mr. DRIVER. Yes, sir. I have been with the Navy since August of 1967, but I have taken a substantial interest in the Reserves, trying to learn as much as I possibly could in the time that I have been there about the Reserves and their problems. Chairman RUSSELL. Senator Smith. Senator SMITH. I have no questions, Mr. Chairman. Chairman RUSSELL. Senator Stennis. Senator STENNIS. Mr. Chairman, I would just say to the gentleman you heard the questions that I asked a minute ago with reference to the Army Reserve. Mr. DRIVER, Yes, sir. Senator STENNIS. Do you agree with the substance and sentiment of his answers that he gave to those questions as to the general propositions? Mr. DRIVER. Yes, sir. I am very proud of the Marine Reserves. In addition to your questions, I am proud of their state of readiness. I think it is a very fine operation. Senator STENNIS. Thank you very much, sir. That is all I have. Senator SYMINGTON. No questions, Mr. Chairman. Thank you. Senator BYRD, Jr. of Virginia. No questions, Mr. Chairman. Chairman RUSSELL. Thank you very much, Mr. Driver. We are glad to have you here. Mr. DRIVER. Thank you. (The nomination of Mr. Driver to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy was subsequently approved by the committee in executive session and confirmed by the Senate on April 8, 1968.) NOMINATION OF J. WILLIAM DOOLITTLE TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE (MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS) Chairman RUSSELL. The last nominee is J. William Doolittle of Illinois. He is to be Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs in the Air Force. We are glad to have you here this morning, Mr. Doolittle. We will be glad to hear something about your past experience. (The nomination reference and report, and the biographical data follow:) NOMINATION REFERENCE AND REPORT IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, Ordered, That the following nomination be referred to the Committee on Armed Services: J. William Doolittle, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force. J. WILLIAM DOOLITTLE Present position: General Counsel, Department of the Air Force. Born: Wheaton, Illinois, May 19, 1929. Married: Annette D. Bush, 1962. Two children: Danforth B., born February 19, 1965, and Alice W., born February 23, 1967. Education: B.A., 1951, DePauw University (Phi Beta Kappa); LL.B., 1954, Harvard Law School (magna cum laude). Military service: Private, U.S. Army, 1954-1955. 1st Lieutenant (Judge Advocate General Corps), U.S. Army, 1955-1957). U.S. Army Reserve (inactive) 1957-1962. Positions held: 1957-1958 Law clerk to Justice Felix Frankfurter, Supreme Court of the United States. 1958-1961 Associated with law firm of Covington and Burling, Washington, D.C. 1961-1963 Assistant to the Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice. 1963-1966 First Assistant to the Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, 1963-1966 (Acting Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, Sept.Νον. 1966). 1966-date General Counsel, Department of Air Force. STATEMENT OF J. WILLIAM DOOLITTLE, NOMINEE TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE Mr. DOOLITTLE. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am proud to have this opportunity to appear before the committee. I was born in Illinois in 1929, and was raised there. I attended DePauw University in Indiana and then the Harvard Law School. After that I served 3 years in the Army, first as an enlisted man for a year and then as a Reserve officer on active duty for 2 years. Thereafter I served as law clerk for Mr. Justice Frankfurter for a year, and then engaged in private practice of law here in Washington for 3 years. In 1961 I entered Government service in the Department of Justice, serving for 2 years as assistant to the Solicitor General, and then as first assistant in the Civil Division of the Department of Justice. In late 1966 I came over to the Air Force as General Counsel and have served in that capacity ever since. I am married to the former Annette Bush and have two children. I have filed a letter with the committee advising that I have one small holding in a corporation doing business with the Department of Defense, and if confirmed, I will dispose of that. Chairman RuSSELL. You have a very fine legal background, Mr. Doolittle, but have you had any experience in any way with the Reserve components of the Air Force? Mr. DOOLITTLE. I served in the year and a half that I have been general counsel of the Department of the Air Force as the legal adviser to the Deputy Under Secretary for Manpower, and in that connection I have had frequent occasion to become involved in the affairs and problems of both the Active and Reserve Forces. I was also quite active in working with that office and the other offices in the Air Force in their working with the Congress in the development of H.R. 2, which became, of course, Public Law 90-168, and since the passage of |