Plans to cut probationary workers are currently on hold due to legal challenges against mass firings that previously occurred.

While many civilians have applied for voluntary resignations, not all requests have been approved, particularly when national security or office staffing levels are at risk.

President Donald Trump has ordered a significant reduction in government jobs, which includes unspecified implications for the Pentagon.

Around 75,000 federal workers across the government are being let go through a 'deferred resignation program,' which includes at least 24,000 probationary employees affected by initial mass firings.

The Pentagon's job cuts are designed to restructure operations within the Department of Defense.

As part of these efforts, the DOD is implementing a hiring freeze and removing certain probationary employees.

The Pentagon is reviewing personnel on a case-by-case basis to ensure that critical national security positions remain filled despite the cuts.

This workforce reduction is part of a broader initiative led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency Service, aimed at streamlining federal employment.

To achieve a 5% to 8% reduction in its civilian workforce of over 900,000, the Pentagon plans to eliminate around 6,000 positions monthly by not replacing departing workers.

The Pentagon acknowledges that up to 32,000 military veterans could be affected by the job cuts, although exact numbers are not provided.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has emphasized that military readiness will not be compromised by these cuts, despite concerns about service members filling civilian roles.

Democrats on congressional committees have filed a Freedom of Information Act request to investigate the legality of the Trump administration's job cuts and the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency Service.