Hegseth shuts down NFL-style 'crown jewel' of Army's merit-based talent programs [View all]
Source: USA Today
Updated Sept. 4, 2025, 12:24 p.m. ET
The Army announced the cancellation of its flagship officer selection program Sept. 2 after officials in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office directed its review.
The Army's Command Assessment Program, an NFL Combine-style program known as CAP, that put prospective battalion and brigade commanders through a series of physical and mental tests, was cancelled "effective immediately," Army spokesperson Maj. Travis Shaw confirmed.
Hegseth, in a Sept. 3 post on X, hailed the program's demise, saying, "Good riddance."
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CAP was a trial for officers seeking to command battalions and brigades, demanding roles that make or break an officer's career. The cancellation comes as part of a Pentagon review of officer personnel processes ranging from evaluations to promotions and command selection, among other career milestones.
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