“A bill to require congressional notification of the relief or early departure of certain general and flag officers.”
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This section requires the Secretary of Defense to notify the Senate and House Armed Services Committees within 5 days after the relief, removal, reassignment, resignation, retirement, or other early separation of a covered general or flag officer from a position of importance and responsibility. It further directs submission of a detailed report within 30 days that includes the officer’s name, grade, and position; the effective date and nature of the action; whether it was initiated by the Department or the officer; any related investigations; a certification that the action was not principally retaliatory; and recommendations from relevant military leaders.