US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week fired Brett Sylvia, director for strategy, plans and policy at the Joint Chiefs of Staff. American media reported on his unexpected dismissal on Wednesday. Sylvia was among the highest-ranking strategic officials in the US military. novinky.cz ↗
The dismissed official was responsible for planning and policy issues on the Joint Staff. His position included preparing strategic proposals and coordinating military planning. According to available information, Hegseth did not disclose the reason for the dismissal. Der Standard ↗
The personnel change came at a time when the Pentagon faces the possible resumption of strikes against Iran. However, the information about the dismissal does not indicate whether the decision is directly related to the planning of a potential military operation or to other strategic matters.
Brett Sylvia's successor has not yet been named. It is therefore unclear who will temporarily take over his duties or when the department will announce a new director for strategy, plans and policy. The Pentagon's next steps may clarify whether the change will lead to adjustments in US military planning with regard to Iran. svet.sme.sk ↗
Hegseth fires Pentagon's chief strategic planner
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