-15the Trust Territory during the Trusteeship, will continue in force and be applied by the United States in the exercise of its security and defense role in the FAS. In addition, the United States retains the authority to extend to the FAS any security or defense agreements or treaties it may determine to be applicable, after appropriate consultation with the FAS governments. This arrangement is necessary in light of United States treaty obligations in the region. Article IV, Service in the Armed Forces Section 341 and 342. FAS citizens will be entitled under these sections to serve voluntarily in the armed forces of the United States, but cannot involuntarily be inducted into such service unless habitual residence in the United States is established. In addition, upon nomination by their governments and qualification, FAS citizens will be enrolled in the United States Coast Guard Academy and in the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The service and training available in the armed forces and the designated academies will provide educational opportunities not available in the FAS. Article V, General Provisions Section 351. Under this section, two bilateral Joint Committees are established for the purpose of resolving disputes arising from implementation of Title Three and the separate agreements concluded pursuant to sections within Title Three. The senior United States military commander in the Pacific will represent the United States on each committee, and the FAS will designate appropriate senior officials as representatives. The purpose of the Joint Committee is to provide a forum for consultation regarding issues related to Title Three. Any matter which the Committee cannot resolve is referred back to the governments concerned for resolution. The FAS concerned may also raise the matter with the Secretary of Defense, if desired. It is contemplated that the Joint Committee system will enable the FAS and the United States to consult, and by consensus resolve problems arising under Title Three. Section 352. This section contains a U.S. assurance that in | fulfilling its security and defense role, and in making the specific determinations incident to its authority under Title Three of the Compact, the United States will accord due respect to the authority and responbility as defined in the Compact. Section 353. This section addresses FAS concerns arising in large part from the experience of World War II. Under this provision, the United States agrees not to include the FAS in a formal declaration of war without the consent of their governments. In the absence of FAS consent to be named as parties in a Geclaration of war, this section preserves claims of FAS citizens