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The Department of War has ordered an immediate end to the practice of appointing civilian faculty to tenured positions at U.S. Military Service Academies, a directive the department says is part of ongoing efforts to keep the academies focused on lethality and readiness.
The decision, issued by the Secretary of War, is framed as a response to concerns that tenure can foster academic stagnation and complacency, which the department argues risk weakening the academies’ emphasis on warfighting and tactical dominance.
Under the new approach, the Military Departments will replace tenure with hiring plans designed to prioritize flexibility and more directly align faculty roles with the warfighting mission.
Officials say the shift is intended to ensure future officers are prepared to lead Service members and win on a modern battlefield.
The change applies across the U.S. Military Service Academies and takes effect immediately.
