That was a generational change in combat command structures, planning, training, geographic areas of responsibility, mission and operation, operational responsibilities. So, as I said, it's going to happen in two phases. The result of Phase one is a minimum of 20% reduction of four star and flag officers for active duty elements and a minimum of 20% reduction of general and flag officers in the national guard Bureau. Phase two will produce a minimum of an additional 10% reduction of overall general and flag officers throughout the DoD in conjunction with a realignment of the Unified Command Plan. (01:50–02:03)
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Asserts planned reductions in high-ranking officers in active duty and the National Guard.
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