Reed warns Hegseth's planned cuts could disrupt military command
Jack ReedU.S. senator and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee
Reed said the planned reduction in senior-officer positions would strain the military during ongoing operations and disrupt command continuity.
“Eliminating senior positions and leaders now will add to that strain and disrupt command when continuity matters most.”
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Should Hegseth cut 20% of general and admiral positions?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly confirmed a 20% reduction in general and admiral positions during his September 30 address at Quantico. The services are to complete the cuts by January 1, 2027. Hegseth defended the changes as accountability. Mark Kelly criticized the cuts, while Mike Rounds said reducing top-heavy leadership could have merit but requested the justification.
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The Associated Press report quotes Sen. Jack Reed's statement opposing the planned cuts to senior military positions.
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The Pentagon had confirmed plans to reduce overall general and admiral positions by 20%.
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Reed also said Congress had not received satisfactory explanations for senior-officer removals and promotion holds.
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Reed said the planned reduction in senior-officer positions would strain the military during ongoing operations and disrupt command continuity.
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