Pentagon Proposes Major US Military Command Restructuring

• Pentagon proposes a major shake-up of US military command, aiming to reduce combatant commands from 11 to 8.
• The plan would consolidate regional commands like Central, European, and Africa under a new US International Command.
• Northern and Southern Commands would merge into a new US Americas Command (Americom).
• The restructuring aims to speed up decision-making, align with reduced overseas commitments, and cut senior military personnel.
• Concerns exist from Congress and former leaders about potential weakening of crisis management and loss of regional expertise.

Why It Matters: Pentagon's proposed shake-up will fundamentally alter US military command and global strategy.