FALL IN DISCIPLINE AND MORALS

Chronicle (Levin), 26 April 1946, Page 5

FALL IN DISCIPLINE AND MORALS

», AMERICAN TROOPS IN EUROPE PROMPT CORRECTIVE STEPS Received Friday, 12.30 p.m. FRANKFURT, April 25. . The commander of the United ! States Forces in Europe, General 1 Joseph MeNarney, said he had : ordered prompt correctivo measures ' to counuer the fall in the morals ; and discipline of the United States j oecupation troops. The measures include an. 11 p.m. I curfew for soldiers- with; bad condu'ct records, heavier fraining schedules to keep the' -men busier, ' more rigid controi of firearms and | swift punishment for offences | 'agaihst civilians. General MeNarney said thatj smong rne evidence of deteriorated ! discipline, were biack market activ- • iues, drunkenness, a high absent- j without-leave rate, a high automo- ; bile accident rate, an excessive venereal disease rate and a general lack of smartness and military courtesy. •' * '• uomplaining of the attitude toward the constituted military auth- 1 ority and the duties essential for soiaierly efficiency, General MeNarney, in orders to unit commanders, said: "The discipline in certain iocalities and commands has deten- j orated to a point discrediting the ; ftne performance of oi|r troops generally. All commanders and suoordinates must aevote themselves to j re-establishing the discipline and firm ties of unit pride weakened by rapid demobilisation and frequent j cnanges of units, stations aua tne assignments of men and officers. Teamwork has often been lorgooten." 1