Pete Hegseth says there is a 'new War Department golden rule'

Leadership & Standards - The War Department's new guiding principle emphasizes treating every unit as if it were one's own child's unit, highlighting the importance of high standards [1] - The principle rejects serving with unfit or undertrained troops, or lowering standards to accommodate certain individuals [1] - Leadership promotions should be based on merit, performance, and war fighting capabilities, not other factors [1]