Full transcript, sources & methodology:

https://www.thepricer.org/how-much-does-calling-all-u-s-generals-to-an-in-person-summit-cost/

This week, the Pentagon ordered an extraordinary in-person gathering of nearly 1,000 U.S. generals and admirals — a move that experts are calling highly unusual. But how much does it actually cost to bring America’s top military brass into one room?

We break down the numbers:

• Per diem and lodging costs in the Washington, D.C. area

• Commercial airfare vs. military airlift (C-17 flight hours aren’t cheap)

• Security and logistical overhead for classified discussions

• Scenario models that range from a few million to well over $6 million

From burn rates to opportunity costs, this episode reveals how fast the bill adds up when decisions at the highest level demand everyone’s presence.