Defence officials said Thursday that with Congressional approval the armed forces will start Universal Military Training this fall. The services will begin the program with 60,000 volunteer 18-year-olds who will be put on active duty after six months training.
After the first year, UMT would become compulsory until 800,000 men a year were being inducted for the half year training. After their training the men would be put on the active reserve for seven and a half years. However, the first 60,000 men would serve 18 months active service immediately following their training period.
These men would be paid $75 per month, while the non-volunteers will get $30.
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