The leader of the ants is based on Harry S. Truman who was President in 1953, (as this was released) and the cardboard box he makes his verbal speech on, is based on the Capitol building.
Elmer's tent is based on Army designs of the time.
The scenes of a draft lottery, draft notices, and boot camp are accurately based on then current U.S. military procedure. The Korean conflict was still ongoing at the time of this short's release.
The Royal Flying Ants was a nod to the Royal Air Force.
Has scenes and gags similar to the 1946 short "Of Thee I Sting."