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Pentagon Chief Orders 20% Cut in Four-Star Officers

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By Web Desk Published May 6, 2025 3 Min Read
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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be defense secretary, at the Capitol, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Washington. Photo Credits: AP Photo / Mark Schiefelbein
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As part of Trump’s Pentagon overhaul, which aims to enhance readiness but raises concerns about politicisation, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth mandated a 20% reduction in active-duty four-star generals and admirals, plus a 10% cut in general and flag officers, to optimise US military leadership.

On Monday, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo ordering a 20% reduction in the 38 active-duty four-star officers, the military’s highest rank, and a 10% cut in the 817 total generals and admirals as of March 2025, as reported by Reuters. The memo also calls for a 20% reduction in National Guard general officers. Aimed at eliminating “redundant force structure,” the cuts will unfold in two phases, starting with four-star and National Guard reductions, followed by broader officer cuts, though specifics on implementation remain unclear.

#UPDATE Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth orders at least a 20 percent reduction in the number of active-duty four-star generals and admirals in the US military, according to a memo from the defense secretary
🇺🇸 https://t.co/yJoXrNlgAZ pic.twitter.com/ctVmLqVTpN

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 5, 2025

In a video posted on X dubbed “Less Generals, More GIS,” Hegseth emphasised streamlining leadership to boost “strategic readiness and operational effectiveness.” He noted that World War II had fewer top officers despite a larger military, framing the cuts as a deliberative process with the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Context of Trump’s Pentagon Shakeup

The reductions follow a series of high-profile dismissals under President Donald Trump’s second term, including Joint Chiefs Chairman General Charles “CQ” Brown in February, alongside Navy, Coast Guard, and NSA leaders. During his January confirmation hearing, Hegseth argued that the Pentagon’s “top-heavy” bureaucracy needed trimming to prioritise “lethality,” a stance reiterated in the memo. The administration also announced a 5% civilian workforce cut in February, aligning with broader federal cost-saving efforts.

Hegseth orders Pentagon to cut hundreds of officers https://t.co/3mqyS94Orq

— POLITICO (@politico) May 5, 2025

Democratic lawmakers have voiced concerns about potential politicisation, fearing the purge of neutral military leadership could undermine institutional integrity, though Hegseth insists the changes reflect Trump’s leadership preferences.

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth’s order to cut 20% of four-star officers and 10% of general ranks marks a bold restructuring under Trump’s administration. While aimed at enhancing military efficiency, the move fuels debate over politicisation and readiness. As the cuts proceed, their impact on US defence strategy will be closely watched.

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