Sweeping Defense Reforms: Hegseth Slashes General Officer Ranks, Reshapes Army Structure
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Sweeping Defense Reforms: Hegseth Slashes General Officer Ranks, Reshapes Army Structure
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On May 5, 2025, Hegseth directed a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals, along with at least a 20% cut to general officers in the National Guard and a 10% reduction in general and flag officers military-wide. "My title is less generals, more GIs," Hegseth stated in a video posted on X, emphasizing his focus on frontline personnel over top brass. These cuts will occur in two phases, beginning with four-stars and the National Guard, though specific timelines have not been announced.
These personnel reductions come amid broader cost-cutting pressures from President Donald Trump's administration and the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency.
Earlier, on April 30, Hegseth ordered a comprehensive transformation of the U.S. Army structure, calling for major changes including the merger of Army Futures Command and Training and Doctrine Command into a new organization. The directive also includes divesting certain formations, canceling procurement on legacy systems, reducing manned attack helicopter formations, and augmenting with drone swarms.
During a Pentagon press conference, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll defended these changes as necessary to meet modern threats, criticizing "parochial interests and lobbyists" that have maintained outdated equipment and programs.
On May 2, Hegseth signed an order requiring the Pentagon to develop a new national defense strategy by August 31, which will outline the department's priorities for confronting global security threats while incorporating Trump's America First doctrine.
The Defense Secretary also delivered the keynote address at Special Operations Forces Week in Tampa on May 6, where he emphasized three key points: restoring the Warrior Ethos, rebuilding the military, and reestablishing deterrence. During his speech, Hegseth praised Trump's leadership and discussed strategic partnerships with allies, particularly regarding potential conflict with China.
"We have to convince Xi Jinping that today is not the day to test the United States' resolve," Hegseth stated, adding that "We can't, and we won't, fight today's opponent at yesterday's pace."
Hegseth's reforms represent a significant shift in Pentagon priorities, focusing on streamlining command structures, eliminating wasteful spending, reforming acquisition processes, and modernizing defense contracts—all with the stated goals of rebuilding the military, restoring warrior culture, and strengthening America's global deterrence capabilities.