US military plans to consolidate commands and reduce four-star generals under a new US International Command, pending Trump’s approval.
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon is preparing a major military reorganisation plan requested by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Washington Post reported the plan would reduce four-star generals and consolidate international command centres.
If adopted, it would mark one of the most significant changes to the military’s top ranks in decades.
The proposal would “reduce the prominence” of US Central Command, US European Command and US Africa Command.
These commands would be placed under a new organisation known as US International Command.
The plan would also cut the number of generals and admirals reporting directly to Hegseth.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine is expected to present the plan to Hegseth in coming days.
The changes require approval from both the defence secretary and President Donald Trump.
This represents the latest major shakeup at the Pentagon under Trump’s administration.
The administration has already fired a series of senior officers this year.
Hegseth ordered at least a 20% reduction in active-duty four-star generals and admirals in May.
The Trump administration released a new national security strategy in early December.
The strategy marks a radical departure from previous US policy.
It states that “in everything we do, we are putting America first.”
A Pentagon spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. – AFP
