This article illustrates the call for more soldiers in the American Army as the United States mobilizes for action in Cuba. General Miles is supportive of the increase in force, from a relatively light army to a much larger unit of regular soldiers. This would be one of the challenges the United States faced during mobilization efforts. It is also noted that the military focused on the marksmanship of the soldier and worked to ensure discipline in the ranks. They did not want to be hasty in their work or training, but to build a force of well-rounded men.