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Core Points - The Pentagon plans to implement strict confidentiality agreements for a large number of its personnel, including senior officials, as part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to combat leaks and dissent within the Department of Defense [1][3] - The proposed policy, outlined in a draft memo by Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve VanBeek, requires all military, civilian employees, and contractors within the Department of Defense and Joint Chiefs of Staff—estimated to exceed 5,000 individuals—to sign a confidentiality agreement [3] - The policy also includes the establishment of random lie detector tests for officials, with implications that the testing could apply to a wide range of personnel from four-star generals to administrative assistants [3] Additional Context - An anonymous official indicated that the unsigned and undated document is still under review and has not yet been approved [3] - The Pentagon's chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, declined to comment on the plan, labeling the Washington Post's report as "inaccurate and irresponsible" [3] - Earlier this year, the Pentagon had begun using lie detector tests to identify leakers to the media but temporarily halted the practice following White House intervention [3] - The current Defense Secretary, Mark Esper, has faced scrutiny due to allegations of leaking information in a group chat, which has led to significant personnel changes within the Department of Defense [3]