Event Brief
Pentagon rolls out Joint Warfighting Evaluation for promotions
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: The Pentagon is introducing a new Joint Warfighting Evaluation (JWE) that uses wargame-style assessments to test senior officers’ operational planning, decision-making, and leadership under simulated combat conditions. The service-specific versions will supplement existing performance reviews and be used as an additional metric for promotion boards starting with the fiscal year 2027 cycle.
WHO: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon
WHAT: The Pentagon unveiled a battlefield-style Joint Warfighting Evaluation (JWE) to assess senior officers before promotion to general.
WHEN: 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The Pentagon is raising the bar for general promotions by identifying officers who can perform in combat rather than relying only on strong career records.
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