Speech #790187287

I propose that the United States Foreign Legion be officered. above the rank of major at least. by officers of the Regular Army especially detailed to that service. Officers below the rank of major would temporarily. at least. also come from the Regular Army but the incentive of promotion in the noncommissioned grades and of warrant officers in a limited number. would be authorized as an incentive for enlistment and achievement. I specifically propose that during their 5 years of enlistment. the members of the Foreign Legion shall receive indoctrination in the ideals of the United States. and that after 5 yqars of honorable service a member might apply for naturalization in accordance with section 724 of the Nationality Act of 1940 which establishes procedure for persons who have served 3 years in the regular services. Of the 500.000 men in the authorized strength. I propose that not more than onefifth at any one time can be of the same nationality.