The Pentagon has pulled key protections for its civilian workers and instructed managers to move with "speed and conviction" to fire underperforming workers. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Some managers fear that the guidelines are too broad to where they could be used to fire anyone who does not support the Trump administration’s programs, according to The Washington Post.
It is unclear how many employees have been fired since the memo was issued last month.
"The Department is in the process of adapting to the new guidance outlined in Under Secretary of War Tata’s memo from September 30th and we have nothing specific to share at this time," the Pentagon said in a statement to The Washington Post.
Nearly half of the Defense civilian workforce have been furloughed during the ongoing shutdown. The administration attempted to fire thousands of furloughed employees earlier this month, but the effort was blocked by a federal court.
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Some managers fear that the guidelines are too broad to where they could be used to fire anyone who does not support the Trump administration’s programs. (Photo by Scott J. Ferrell/Congressional Quarterly/Getty Images)
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"Every DoW position supports the mission, so deficiencies in any role can warrant strong action," the memo reads under the Douglas Factor section that involves an employee’s roles and responsibilities.
The factors allow managers "flexibility to address performance issues swiftly and effectively," according to the memo.
"This approach empowers supervisors to act decisively when performance undermines DoW’s objectives, reinforcing a culture of excellence. Supervisors are to use the Douglas Factors in consideration of their action," the memo added.
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