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4. Department of Defense · Notable

Reduce the number of general officers and limit their advancement

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“Reduce the number of generals. Rank creep is pervasive. … The next President should limit the continued advancement of many of the existing cadre, many of whom have been advanced by prior Administrations for reasons other than their warfighting prowess.”

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Action
eliminate
Object
general officer billets and promotions
ID
181