A military purge involves the systematic removal of officers and personnel deemed disloyal, often through dismissal, arrest, or execution. Typically enacted after coups or during power consolidation, it serves to eliminate dissent and secure absolute control. The primary beneficiaries are ruling leaders or factions, who gain a more compliant, ideologically aligned armed force, reducing the risk of insurrection.
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