Otherwise, we only try not to make mistakes, and that's not the business we're in. We need risk takers and aggressive leaders and a culture that supports you. Fourth, at the War Department, Promotions across the Joint Force will be based on one merit. Colorblind, gender neutral, merit based. The entire promotion process, including evaluations of warfighting capabilities, is being thoroughly re examined. We've already done a lot in this area, but more changes are coming soon. (31:37–31:46)
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