Generals and Flag Officers: Senior Military Officer Confirmations (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Jan. 20, 2004 |
| Report Number |
RS21714 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Adolfo J. Fernandez, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
This report describes the Department of Defense (DOD) process which discloses to the Senate
adverse information about senior military officers awaiting confirmation of a General or Flag Officer
(GFO) personnel action, such as a promotion or appointment. It also describes the DOD mechanism
used to investigate administrative or criminal misconduct of Generals and Flag Officers (Admirals).
Finally, the report analyzes trends in the way the Senate scrutinizes senior military leaders during
the confirmation process, especially if these leaders failed to promote a proper leadership climate
in the organizations they commanded. This report will be updated, as needed.
(1)
1. Â This report was prepared under the supervision of Edward
Bruner, CRS Foreign Affairs, Defense, and
Trade Division.
