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To meet the situation in Korea, upon recommendation of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, concurred in by the Secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force, and with the approval of the President, the Army, Navy and Air Force have been authorized to exceed the over-all budget ceilings for military personnel. This action constitutes a first step to build up to full operating strength the units of the Army, Navy and Air Force to be used in the Korean operation, to provide further maintenance and support therefor, and to replace units to be moved to Korea. The use of Selective Service has been authorized. Voluntary enlistments also will be accepted.