2025 Army Transformation Initiative (ATI) Force Structure and Organizational Proposals: Background and Issues for Congress : Congressional Research Service (CRS) , July 22 , 2025
2025 Army Transformation Initiative (ATI) Force Structure and Organizational Proposals: Background and Issues for Congress : Congressional Research Service (CRS) , July 22 , 2025
From the report: “On April 30, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum, “Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform,” directing the Secretary of the Army to
implement a comprehensive transformation strategy, streamline its force structure, eliminate wasteful spending, reform the acquisition process, modernize inefficient defense contracts, and overcome parochial interests to rebuild our Army, restore the warrior ethos, and reestablish deterrence.
Among other things, this directive requires the Army to restructure Army forces; downsize, consolidate, or close what is described as redundant headquarters; end procurement of what is described as obsolete systems; and cancel or scale back what is described as ineffective or redundant programs. This report addresses actions taken by the Army in response to the Secretary of Defense’s directive as they pertain to force structure, headquarters and associated organizations, and selected weapon systems.
The Secretary of Defense’s directive has national security implications that Congress may consider as part of its oversight and authorizations and appropriations roles. For example, in terms of force size and organization, Congress sets the end strength for both the Active and Reserve components of the Army. Congress also authorizes and appropriates funds for Army restructuring, pay and benefits, training, equipment, basing, and infrastructure.”
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