Establishes objective standards and procedural protections for the removal of officers from promotion recommendations by the Secretary of Defense.

The Military Officer Promotion Integrity Act of 2026 aims to ensure that officers selected for promotion by a board are not removed from promotion consideration without objective standards, established procedures, and documented findings. The Secretary of Defense may only remove an officer if there is misconduct, newly discovered adverse information, failure to meet statutory qualifications, or reasons of national security or military necessity. The Secretary must provide written notice and an opportunity to respond before making a final determination.

Establishes objective standards and procedural protections for the removal of officers from promotion recommendations by the Secretary of Defense.

The Military Officer Promotion Integrity Act of 2026 aims to ensure that officers selected for promotion by a board are not removed from promotion consideration without objective standards, established procedures, and documented findings. The Secretary of Defense may only remove an officer if there is misconduct, newly discovered adverse information, failure to meet statutory qualifications, or reasons of national security or military necessity. The Secretary must provide written notice and an opportunity to respond before making a final determination.