“If sequester-level cuts persist, DOD would experience nearly $1
trillion in defense spending reductions over the next 10 years,” Hagel said. (..)

The secretary said senior leaders and staff members from his office, the Joint Staff, the services, the combatant commands and defense field activities all participated in the review, and all options were examined with four priorities in mind:

— Prioritizing DOD’s missions and capabilities around its core responsibility of defending the nation;

— Maximizing the military’s combat power by looking to reduce every other category of spending first;

— Preserving and strengthening military readiness; and,

— Honoring the service and sacrifice of DOD’s people. (..)

New efficiencies pointed up during the review, he said, “should be pursued regardless of fiscal circumstances.” These include:
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— Reducing intelligence analysis and production at combatant command intelligence and operations centers, which also will foster closer integration and reduce duplication across the defense enterprise.