This Day in Military History

30 June 1812: President James Madison issued an urgent declaration for new military officers. In 1812, the U.S. Army and Navy was an all-volunteer force (as it is today). It was considered weaker in both numbers and weaponry than Britain and deficient in military officers capable of leadership. Madison urged Congress to increase emergency commissions of military officers, adjutants, quartermasters, inspectors, paymasters, and engineers.

Brandus, Paul. This Day in U.S. Military History (p. 161). Bernan Press. Kindle Edition.