ALCOAST 226/25 - MAY 2025 FORCE DESIGN 2028 - FLAG OFFICER REDUCTIONS

R 152145Z MAY 25 MID120001947790U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 226/25
SSIC 1301
SUBJ: FORCE DESIGN 2028 - FLAG OFFICER REDUCTIONS
1. As part of Force Design 2028, the Secretary of the Department
of Homeland Security has determined that there is redundant
executive oversight in our force structure which hinders efficient
decision making and Service effectiveness.
2. As a result, and consistent with similar efforts within the
Department of Defense, the Secretary has ordered a reduction of
no less than 25% of flag officer positions by 1 January 2026.
The positions to be eliminated and the plan to reorganize the
flag corps will be announced in separate correspondence.
3. The Secretary also disapproved the Promotion Year (PY) 2025
rear admiral (lower half) (RDML) selection board report after
determining that the guidance to that board did not align with
this Administration's policies. The Secretary's action also
supports planning to reorganize the leadership structure.
Officers who were considered by the PY25 RDML selection board
and who are otherwise eligible, including those previously
selected, will be considered by the PY26 RDML selection board
that will convene under new guidance.
4. Admiral Kevin Lunday, Acting Commandant (CCG), sends.
5. Internet release is authorized.