Gates to Cut Bureaucracy

Secretary Gates today gave a speech about cutting overhead costs for the entire DoD by 2-3%:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/us...9gates.html?hp

Specifically mentioned: HQ functions in Europe. Also discussed was reducing ranks of deputies from two star to one star.

Also mentioned was the fact that after the post cold war cuts of 40% troop strength in the 90s, the number of general officers/admirals was only cut 20%...

In light of his cuts to programs, and budget realities, cutting the HQ functions makes sense I guess. One wonders how much resistance he will get though.

Full text of the speech here:

http://www.defense.gov/speeches/spee...?speechid=1467

V/R,

Cliff