Which statement about the three priorities is true?

• A. Strengthening the warrior ethos is not part of the priorities
• B. The three priorities are solely about deterrence
• C. The priorities do not include modernization
• D. The three priorities are restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military, and reestablishing deterrence

Answer: (D)

The three priorities focus on restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military, and reestablishing deterrence. This framing shows how leadership aims to strengthen character and discipline, ensure a capable and ready force, and maintain a credible strategic posture. The statement that lists all three—restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military, and reestablishing deterrence—best matches because it reflects the complete set of priorities. The other options misstate the scope: one excludes the warrior ethos, another reduces the priorities to deterrence alone, and another implies modernization isn’t part of the plan, which contradicts rebuilding the military.