General and Flag Officers in the U.S. Armed Forces: Background and Considerations for Congress : Congressional Research Service (CRS) , February 1, , 2019
General and Flag Officers in the U.S. Armed Forces: Background and Considerations for Congress : Congressional Research Service (CRS) , February 1, , 2019
From the summary: "In the exercise of its constitutional authority over the Armed Forces, Congress has enacted an array of laws which govern important aspects of military officer personnel management, including appointments, assignments, grade structure, promotions, and separations. Some of these laws are directed specifically at the most senior military officers, known as general and flag officers (GFOs). Congress periodically reviews these laws and considers changes as it deems appropriate. Areas of congressional interest have included the number of GFOs authorized, the proportion of GFOs to the total force, compensation levels of GFOs, and duties and grades of certain GFOs."
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