It's also important to consider that reducing high level military positions also affects associated support staff and funding. A GAO study conducted during Gates's efficiency initiative found that from 2001 to 2012, support staff at Combatant Command's headquarters grew by roughly 50%. I can say from my own experience, yes, there's, there's a lot of flag officers. (08:08–08:24)
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