Introduction

The selection and performance of military leaders are crucial to the effectiveness and readiness of a nation’s armed forces. The Trump administration and past Secretary of Defense, are not wrong in their concerns of the deficiencies in the Army’s general officer corps. Specifically, concerns have been raised about the officers’ complicity during policy implementations under the Biden administration, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and COVID-19 responses. These critiques highlight a pressing dilemma: ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of military leadership in an ever-evolving political and social landscape.

The Complicity Dilemma

A central issue raised is the perceived lack of resistance among current generals to policies they viewed as politically

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