Hagel Calls for Major Overhaul of U.S. Military Structure

Federal Times: WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has called for a sweeping overhaul of the military structure, similar to major organizational changes made under the 1980s Goldwater-Nichols Act.

Despite shrinking in size dramatically during the 1990s following the end of the Cold War, the military has not adapted. Large commands, led by three- and four-star generals, and elaborate support structures have remained intact, Hagel said during a speech Wednesday at National Defense University.

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