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of command -- which I have previously discussed -- a white company might absorb 5% to 10% Negroes successfully after the first surprise is over.  Parenthetically, I was astounded  that I could reach that conclusion but my examination of units has convinced me that if we can do something about that command question that that can be done without too great repercussions.

Study should be given to an experiment along that line.  At present the real problem in this connection is the Negro non-commissioned officer, because there the relation is very close of command, a Negro non-commissioned officer and possibly white men under, that would present a practical situation.  It's not so much the question of the Negro officer at this time because now as long as we have partial segregation, every Negro officer practically can be assigned to all-Negro units, so that would not be an argument against an experiment of this type if we could solve the Negro non-commissioned officer question.

The "social club" problem probably will present increasing difficulties, as Negro units are placed in white division regiments  and battalions.  It is likely to be most serious -- and probably quite serious -- in enlisted men's clubs particularly in connection with mixed dancing.  In the interest of both races this is a problem which must be