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JUST IN: Pete Hegseth Unveils 'Less Generals, More GIs' Reform For The Pentagon And U.S. Military

 

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Pete Hegseth


JUST IN: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Unveils 'Less Generals, More GIs' Reform to Restructure Pentagon Leadership

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bold move to reshape the U.S. military's leadership structure, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a sweeping reform titled “Less Generals, More GIs.” The plan aims to reduce the number of high-ranking officers across the Department of Defense (DoD), shifting resources from administrative command structures directly to warfighters on the front lines.

During a press briefing, Hegseth emphasized the need for a leaner and more effective military to address 21st-century threats. “This is about maximizing strategic readiness and operational effectiveness,” he said. “We’re shifting resources from bloated headquarters elements to our warfighters. It’s about fighting and winning — not bureaucracy.”

Key Highlights of the “Less Generals, More GIs” Reform:

  • Minimum 20% Reduction in four-star and flag officers across active duty branches during Phase One.

  • Additional 20% Reduction of general and flag officers in the National Guard Bureau.

  • Phase Two will implement a minimum 10% reduction in overall general and flag officers, aligned with a comprehensive realignment of the Unified Command Plan.

  • The reform is being labeled the most comprehensive Pentagon review since the Goldwater-Nichols Defense Reorganization Act of 1986.

Military History as a Benchmark

Hegseth compared current military leadership ratios to those during World War II, when the U.S. had 12 million active service members and just 17 four- and five-star generals. Today, with only 2.1 million personnel, the number of generals and flag officers has ballooned disproportionately.

“It used to be one general for every 6,000 troops,” Hegseth stated. “Today, it's one for every 400. That’s not a formula for success.”

Not a Purge, But a Realignment

Hegseth clarified that the initiative is not a punitive action against senior officers but a calculated strategy developed in coordination with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “This is a deliberative process. It’s not slash and burn — it’s smart reform,” he said.

A Trump-Era National Security Vision

Hegseth said the reforms are part of a broader effort to align with President Trump’s doctrine of ‘Peace Through Strength’, focusing on agility, readiness, and operational dominance. He emphasized the urgency, stating, “We cannot afford to wait. The global threat landscape is evolving rapidly.”

What’s Next?

Phase One is already underway, targeting current service structures. Phase Two will follow with a strategic reevaluation of combatant commands and geographical responsibilities under the Unified Command Plan.

As global threats intensify and bureaucratic inefficiencies become more apparent, the Pentagon’s “Less Generals, More GIs” initiative signals a shift toward battlefield-focused leadership — a move Hegseth believes is long overdue.


FAQs: Pete Hegseth’s 'Less Generals, More GIs' Pentagon Reform

Q1: What is the 'Less Generals, More GIs' reform?
The 'Less Generals, More GIs' reform is a Department of Defense initiative led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to reduce the number of high-ranking officers (generals and admirals) and redirect resources to frontline troops. The goal is to improve military efficiency, readiness, and strategic effectiveness.

Q2: How many generals and flag officers will be reduced?
The plan calls for a minimum 20% reduction in general and flag officers across active duty and the National Guard in Phase One, and an additional 10% reduction DoD-wide in Phase Two, following a review of the Unified Command Plan.

Q3: Why is the Pentagon reducing the number of generals?
According to Hegseth, the current ratio of generals to service members is far higher than in previous wartime eras, leading to excessive bureaucracy. Reducing top-level command structures is intended to enhance agility and redirect resources to combat operations.

Q4: Is this reform targeting specific branches of the military?
The reform applies to all active-duty branches and the National Guard. Phase Two includes a DoD-wide realignment of the Unified Command Plan, which may affect command structures across all services.

Q5: Is this part of Donald Trump’s defense strategy?
Yes. Pete Hegseth cited the reform as being in line with President Donald Trump’s "Peace Through Strength" doctrine, focusing on building a leaner, more combat-ready military.

Q6: Will these reforms impact national security?
The Department of Defense asserts that these changes will strengthen national security by eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring faster, more strategic decision-making.

Q7: When will the reform be fully implemented?
There is no exact timeline, but Secretary Hegseth stated the process will be careful but expeditious, with Phase One already underway and Phase Two to follow based on the Unified Command Plan review.


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