Group 1 - The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has proposed a reduction in the number of four-star officers in the military by 20% for active-duty forces and the National Guard, and an additional 10% for general officers across the military [1][2] - Hegseth emphasized that the proposed changes are part of a thoughtful process aimed at maximizing military readiness and operational effectiveness in potential conflicts [1][2] - The plan includes halting the procurement of certain aircraft and ground vehicles, as well as consolidating multiple commands, which may pave the way for the elimination of some four-star positions [1][3] Group 2 - Hegseth highlighted the disparity in leadership structure, noting that during World War II, 12 million troops were led by only 17 four-star and five-star generals, while the current active-duty force of 2.1 million has 44 four-star officers [2] - The proposed changes may face strict scrutiny from Congress, which has established laws governing key aspects of officer personnel management, including appointments and promotions [2] - The Pentagon is currently reviewing its global deployment structure, considering merging commands led by four-star officers, such as the potential consolidation of the Africa Command and European Command [3]
四星级将官砍20%！ 美防长：不是大清洗，是改革！
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-05-06 01:52