The Department of War is committed to maximizing taxpayer dollars on warrior education, and to equipping our military leaders to succeed on and off the battlefield.
On March 12, 2026, the Secretary of War signed the "Strengthening the Effectiveness of Our Senior Service Colleges" memorandum, directing the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness to establish a Senior Service College Task Force (SSC-TF) to evaluate our SSCs, and ensure their faculty and curricula remain laser focused on national security, strategy, high standards, history, meritocracy, and overall excellence.
The SSC-TF will conduct a 90-day, comprehensive review of all SSCs and SSC fellowships at DoW institutions to ensure their standards, faculty, and curricula are effective, free of bias, and aligned with the National Defense Strategy. This action builds upon the Secretary's February 6, 2026, memorandum, "Rebuilding the Warrior Ethos in Professional Military Education," and reflects the Department's commitment to ensuring taxpayer resources are invested in programs that strengthen warfighter readiness and develop strategic leaders capable of critical, independent thought.
These actions continue the Department's broader "Rapid Force-Wide Review of Military Standards," reinforcing the Secretary's commitment to high standards, educational excellence, and the development of military leaders prepared to win the Nation's wars.
The memoranda can be found here.
