Pentagon introduces battlefield tests for general promotions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 19:49 · Archive

The Pentagon is changing how generals are promoted, introducing battlefield-style assessments.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon will alter its promotion process for senior officers. The new approach uses wargame-style assessments requiring officers to solve combat problems before earning a star.

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Pentagon changing promotion process to ‘battlefield’ assessmentThe Pentagon will change the process by which generals are promoted to a "battlefield-style" assessment, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday.UPI · 22 Sept, 19:36
Pentagon unveils battlefield test to ensure new generals are warfighters – not Washington bureaucratsPete Hegseth's Pentagon overhaul introduces wargame-style assessments requiring senior officers to solve combat problems before earning a star.Fox News · 22 Sept, 14:03

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