Hegseth Orders Overhaul of Military Schools to Put Warfighting First

War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday ordered sweeping changes to the military's professional education system, putting the skills that win wars at the top of the curriculum ^[1].

The Post Millennial reported the overhaul targets what Hegseth called "ideological distractions" and prioritizes merit and combat readiness ^[2]. Hegseth's memo pointed to years of "academic drift" in the schools that train officers and senior enlisted leaders ^[2].

The Hill noted the order came as Hegseth faces mounting calls for his impeachment ^[1]. A day later, the House voted to sideline Rep. Thomas Massie's impeachment resolution ^[3].

Command Post's take: war colleges exist to produce leaders who can fight and win. Refocusing them on that mission is overdue, and troops in the field will be the ones who benefit.