It is unofficially said that the gathering may be linked to Hegseth's planned changes in army leadership, including the cancellations of any generals and a crucial simplification in their number. In fresh months, the administration under its leadership has announced a simplification in the number of generals and admirals by 20 percent as part of the strategy referred to as "Less generals, more soldiers". specified moves aim to simplify the command hierarchy, but at the same time rise concerns about destabilisation of command structures and possible disruptions in the Army's operational readiness.