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Jim Webb: “Sir, the bottom line, we have looked at both a functional alignment and a regional alignment and the scope and breadth…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2011
Sir, the bottom line, we have looked at both a functional alignment and a regional alignment and the scope and breadth and depth of the requirements of those, and over time, the combatant commanders in each case have advocated through the various NDAAs that four stars lead those Services.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Jim Webb emphasizes the need for four-star leaders in military services based on operational requirements.

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