Shack, Albie.
When I was a 2Lt, a group of us wondered if we could get one started.
Looked into the regs, and it seemed pretty straightforward.
I found a DoD reg that said "Surplus DoD aircraft at AMARC are authorized for use in aero clubs....." We were pretty fired up....it meant DoD civil aircraft could be released to clubs at no cost.
Called AMARC and asked how many T-34A and Bs were there. About 100, as I recall.
I drafted the requisite letter and sent it to the Navy. We were requesting 1-2 airplanes, depending on how much business we got.
After many weeks, I got a one-sentence letter back saying "T-34 aircraft in storage are required to support the active fleet."
Even in 1984 this was BS: I've talke to maintainers, and there are almost no interchangeable parts from an A or B-model to a T-34C. Example: even though they look the same, the rudder, elevator, and ailerons are heavier on the C for higher speeds.
They just didn't want to be bothered.
It's not just a job: it's an adventure.