WASHINGTON — Senators from both parties erupted in frustration Tuesday over what they described as growing secrecy and chaotic decision-making at the Pentagon — turning a routine nomination hearing into a vent session against War Department policymakers .

Austin Dahmer, President Trump’s pick to be assistant secretary for strategy, plans and forces, was supposed to discuss his new role with the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Instead, Dahmer was grilled over what lawmakers described as the Pentagon’s failure to communicate — with Congress, foreign allies, and even the White House.

“Members and staff of this committee have struggled to receive information from the policy office,” began committee chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.).

“I’ve noticed an unsettling trend this year,” Wicker a

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