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List of active duty United States Army major generals<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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The list of active duty United States Army major generals comprises all officers currently serving in the rank of major general (O-8), the second-highest peacetime general officer grade in the Regular Army, who are assigned to commands, staff positions, or other duties within the United States Army as of November 2025.[1]<\/a><\/sup>[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> Major generals, denoted by two silver stars, typically lead Army divisions of approximately 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers, serve as deputy commanding generals of corps or field armies, or hold principal staff roles at the Department of the Army or joint commands. The number of such officers is statutorily limited to a maximum of 90 in the Regular Army, excluding certain temporary assignments or positions designated for joint duty.[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> This list is maintained through official announcements and biographical updates issued by the U.S. Army’s General Officer Management Office (GOMO), which oversees the assignment, promotion, and retirement of general officers to ensure alignment with national defense priorities.[3]<\/a><\/sup> It excludes officers in the Army National Guard<\/a>, Army Reserve, or those on the retired list, focusing solely on full-time active duty<\/a> personnel whose roles contribute to operational readiness and strategic leadership<\/a> across global theaters.[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Joint Assignments<\/h2>\n

Department of Defense<\/h3>\n

The Department of Defense (DoD) encompasses a range of high-level leadership positions that integrate military expertise from the U.S. Army<\/a> into defense-wide functions, particularly in policy, intelligence, and acquisition. These roles, often within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) or combat support<\/a> agencies, allow major generals to contribute to strategic decision-making, threat assessment, and interservice coordination outside traditional Army commands. Army major generals in these billets typically serve as deputies or directors, providing operational insights to civilian leadership and ensuring alignment with national security objectives.[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> A prominent example is in DoD intelligence, where Army major generals hold key positions within the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), a combat support agency under the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. The DIA director role, responsible for delivering all-source intelligence<\/a> to warfighters, policymakers, and support personnel, has occasionally been filled on an acting basis by Army officers at the major general<\/a> level during transitions. Major General Constantin E. Nicolet<\/a>, U.S. Army, assumed duties as Acting Director of the DIA on August 22, 2025, leading a global workforce of approximately 16,500 personnel focused on military intelligence<\/a> production, analysis, and counterintelligence<\/a> support to DoD operations.[4]<\/a><\/sup>[5]<\/a><\/sup> Nicolet, with a date of rank to major general<\/a> of July 31, 2024, previously served as director of intelligence (J-2) for U.S. Central Command, bringing expertise in regional threat analysis and joint intelligence operations to the role.[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> In acquisition and logistics, Army major generals contribute to DoD-wide efforts through organizations like the Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization<\/a> (JIDO), now integrated under the Defense Threat Reduction Agency<\/a> (DTRA), which addresses improvised threats such as IEDs and drones. These positions emphasize rapid technology development and field deployment to counter asymmetric risks, with responsibilities including coordination across DoD components and interagency partners. As of early 2025, transitions in these billets reflected broader DoD restructuring under Secretary Pete Hegseth<\/a>, including a 20% reduction in four-star positions that indirectly impacted mid-level general officer<\/a> assignments.[7]<\/a><\/sup>[8]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

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Name<\/span><\/th>\nTitle<\/span><\/th>\nKey Responsibilities<\/span><\/th>\nAppointment Date<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Constantin E. Nicolet<\/span><\/td>\nActing Director, Defense Intelligence Agency<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nOversees global intelligence<\/a> collection, analysis, and dissemination for DoD; advises Secretary of Defense on intelligence<\/a> matters<\/span><\/td>\nAugust 22, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Such assignments highlight the Army<\/a>‘s role in bolstering DoD’s strategic depth, with major generals often rotating into these positions following combatant command or Army<\/a> staff experience to foster joint warfighting capabilities.[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Joint Staff and Combatant Commands<\/h3>\n

The Joint Staff, headquartered at the Pentagon<\/a>, supports the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff<\/a> in providing military advice to the President, the Secretary<\/a> of Defense, the National Security Council<\/a>, and the Homeland Security Council, while facilitating cooperation among the services. Army major generals typically serve in deputy or vice director roles within key directorates such as J-3 (Operations), J-5 (Strategy, Plans, and Policy), and J-7 (Joint Force Development), ensuring the Army’s operational expertise informs joint planning, resource allocation, and capability development. These assignments are part of a deliberate rotation policy mandated by the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986, which requires officers to complete joint duty tours\u2014generally 24 to 36 months\u2014to qualify for promotion to flag officer<\/a> ranks and foster interservice collaboration.[10]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> In the unified combatant commands (COCOMs), Army major generals occupy operational and staff billets that integrate Army capabilities into joint<\/a> and multinational operations, with approximately 2-3 such positions per geographic COCOM to balance service representation and mission requirements. These roles include chiefs of staff, deputy directors for operations, and directors of specific directorates, emphasizing tactical execution and service-specific support within the command’s area of responsibility<\/a>. Recent 2024-2025 transfers highlight the emphasis on rotational experience, such as promotions and reassignments following retirements to maintain continuity in high-priority theaters like Europe<\/a> and the Middle East<\/a>.[11]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> Notable current assignments as of November 2025 include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Name<\/span><\/th>\nBillet<\/span><\/th>\nCommand<\/span><\/th>\nEffective Date<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Major General<\/a> Richard A. Harrison<\/span><\/td>\nChief of Staff<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nU.S. Central Command<\/span><\/td>\nAugust 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Major General<\/a> John L. Rafferty Jr.<\/span><\/td>\nChief of Staff<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nU.S. European Command<\/span><\/td>\nJuly 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

These billets underscore the Army’s commitment to joint warfighting, with rotations designed to build senior leaders’ understanding of theater-level operations and allied partnerships. For instance, in U.S. Central Command, the chief of staff<\/a> coordinates staff activities across the command’s 21-nation area of responsibility, focusing on counterterrorism<\/a> and stability operations. Similarly, in U.S. European Command, the role supports deterrence against strategic adversaries through integrated planning with NATO<\/a> allies.[12]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

National Guard Bureau and Other Joint Roles<\/h3>\n

The National Guard Bureau<\/a> (NGB) coordinates National Guard<\/a> activities between the states, territories, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense, with the Army National Guard<\/a> (ARNG) component focusing on readiness, training, and mobilization for federal missions. Major generals from the ARNG typically fill key deputy and special assistant roles within the NGB, often on full-time federal active duty<\/a> while retaining state affiliations for dual-hatted responsibilities in both federal joint functions and state emergency responses. These positions emphasize integration of reserve component forces into joint operations, including homeland defense and support to combatant commands.<\/span> In 2025, the NGB underwent several leadership transitions due to retirements and reassignments, contributing to temporary staffing gaps in senior roles. For instance, the retirement of Major General<\/a> Gregory T. Day (Oregon<\/a> National Guard) in June 2025 vacated his position as Special Assistant to the Combatant Commander, U.S. Northern Command\/U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command<\/a> for National Guard<\/a> Matters and Liaison to the Joint Staff, J-3, a role that facilitated ARNG coordination with joint operations for homeland security<\/a>. Similarly, the ARNG Deputy Director position experienced a change when Major General<\/a> Robert B. Davis (Rhode Island<\/a> National Guard) departed in October 2025 for the Adjutant General<\/a> of Colorado<\/a>, leaving the role in transition as of November 2025; Davis had mobilized to the federal position in July 2025 after serving as National Guard<\/a> Assistant to the Director of the ARNG Staff. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of ARNG major general<\/a> assignments, where officers often balance federal joint duties with state-level command, such as activations for disaster response<\/a> or border security missions under Title 32 authority.<\/span> Other joint roles for ARNG major generals include specialized liaisons and staff positions in inter-agency environments, such as those supporting the Department of Homeland<\/a> Security for civil support operations. While specific 2025 assignments in areas like liaison to Joint Special Operations Command<\/a> were not publicly detailed, ARNG major generals continue to fill hybrid roles that enhance reserve integration into special operations and homeland<\/a> defense planning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Name<\/span><\/th>\nState Affiliation<\/span><\/th>\nPosition<\/span><\/th>\nMobilization\/Assignment Date<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Robert B. Davis<\/span><\/td>\nRhode Island<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nDeputy Director, Army National Guard<\/a> (prior to October 2025 reassignment)<\/span><\/td>\nJuly 2025[13]<\/a><\/sup>[14]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jerry F. Prochaska<\/span><\/td>\nWyoming<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nSpecial Assistant to the Chief, National Guard Bureau<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nAugust 2025[15]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joseph A. DiNonno<\/span><\/td>\nVirginia<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nSpecial Assistant to the Director, Army National Guard<\/a>, for 18th Airborne Corps Matters<\/span><\/td>\nAugust 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Department of the Army Headquarters<\/h2>\n

Office of the Secretary and Chief of Staff<\/h3>\n

The Office of the Secretary and Chief of Staff<\/a> includes critical executive support roles filled by major generals, who provide specialized oversight in legal, religious, and administrative domains to the Army’s senior civilian and military leaders. These positions have evolved since the Army’s 2020 modernization initiatives, emphasizing enhanced personnel readiness, talent management<\/a>, and integration of multi-domain operations into administrative functions, as part of broader efforts to adapt to great power<\/a> competition.[16]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> A key billet is the Judge Advocate General (JAG), responsible for delivering legal counsel to the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff on matters including operational law, administrative actions, and international agreements, while managing the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. As of November 2025, Major General Bobby L. Christine serves in this role, having assumed duties on July 1, 2025, following his prior assignment as commanding general of the U.S. Army Legal Services Agency; he was promoted to major general in 2024 prior to this appointment.[17]<\/a><\/sup>[18]<\/a><\/sup> Recent occupants, such as Lieutenant General Stuart W. Risch in the preceding years, highlighted the JAG’s growing focus on cyber and space law amid Army modernization, with Acting Major General Robert A. Borcherding serving immediately prior to Christine.[19]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> Another essential position is the Chief of Chaplains, which advises Army<\/a> leadership on religious programs, spiritual fitness, and ethical guidance to support soldier resilience and unit cohesion<\/a>, particularly in high-stress operational environments. Chaplain<\/a> (Major General) William J. Green Jr. has held this office since December 5, 2023, when he was promoted to major general<\/a> and installed as the 26th Chief of Chaplains; his tenure has emphasized integrating chaplain support into personnel management strategies post-2020 reforms.[16]<\/a><\/sup>[20]<\/a><\/sup> Prior examples include Chaplain<\/a> (Major General) Thomas L. Solhjem<\/a>, who served from 2019 to 2023 and advanced religious accommodation policies during the Army<\/a>‘s talent management<\/a> overhaul.[21]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> In legislative affairs, major generals contribute through deputy roles supporting the Chief of Legislative Liaison, coordinating Army interactions with Congress<\/a> on budgeting, policy, and oversight; for instance, 2025 appointees have focused on advocating for modernization funding in personnel and readiness programs, though the primary chief remains a brigadier general<\/a>.[22]<\/a><\/sup> These roles collectively ensure seamless executive support, with broader Army<\/a> Staff functions providing functional expertise in areas like G-1 personnel operations.[20]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Army Staff Elements<\/h3>\n

The Army<\/a> Staff Elements encompass the specialized directorates under the Deputy Chiefs of Staff (DCS) at Department of the Army<\/a> Headquarters, where major generals serve in key leadership roles such as directors and assistant deputies, supporting policy development, force management, and operational planning<\/a> across the U.S. Army<\/a>. These positions typically number 1-2 major general slots per element, with recent rotations often drawing from combatant commands to bring field experience to headquarters functions. As of November 2025, these officers contribute to implementing the Army<\/a>‘s 2030 strategy, emphasizing modernization in areas like cyber operations and sustainment, amid structural changes such as the planned disestablishment of the DCS G-9 in January 2026, with its responsibilities redistributing to G-1 and G-4.[23]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> Major generals in these elements oversee core duties including force development, strategic operations, logistics<\/a> readiness, and resource allocation to ensure the Army’s readiness for multi-domain operations. For instance, in the DCS G-3\/5\/7 (Operations, Plans, and Training), officers manage training programs and operational planning<\/a> that align with joint force requirements. Similarly, in G-4 (Logistics<\/a>), they focus on sustainment and mobilization<\/a> to support global deployments, while G-8 (Programs) leaders drive force structure decisions tied to budgetary and technological priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Position<\/span><\/th>\nName<\/span><\/th>\nAssignment Date<\/span><\/th>\nCore Duties<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Director of Strategic Operations, DCS G-3\/5\/7<\/span><\/td>\nMajor General Jake S. Kwon<\/span><\/td>\nAugust 2023<\/span><\/td>\nOversees strategic operations planning, force integration, and synchronization of Army capabilities with joint partners to enhance operational readiness and multi-domain warfighting.[24]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 (Logistics and Mobilization)<\/span><\/td>\nMajor General John M. Dreska<\/span><\/td>\nNovember 2024<\/span><\/td>\nAdvises on logistics policy, mobilization readiness, and sustainment strategies, including integration of cyber and supply chain resilience for Army 2030 objectives.[25]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Director of Force Development, DCS G-8<\/span><\/td>\nMajor General Thomas O’Connor<\/span><\/td>\nJuly 2024<\/span><\/td>\nLeads force structure analysis, capability development, and resource prioritization to modernize Army units, incorporating updates to cyber and sustainment directorates.[26]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

These roles exemplify the Army<\/a> Staff’s focus on translating strategic guidance into actionable programs, with recent updates emphasizing cyber defense enhancements under G-6 oversight and sustainment reforms absorbing former G-9 functions.[23]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Major Army Organizations<\/h2>\n

Army Commands<\/h3>\n

The U.S. Army<\/a> Commands (ACOMs) are major organizations responsible for generating and sustaining ready forces, developing doctrine<\/a> and capabilities, and managing materiel<\/a> readiness across the Army<\/a>. As of 2025, the primary ACOMs include the U.S. Army<\/a> Forces Command (FORSCOM), the U.S. Army<\/a> Materiel Command (AMC), and the newly established U.S. Army<\/a> Transformation and Training Command (T2COM), which absorbed the functions of the former U.S. Army<\/a> Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and U.S. Army<\/a> Futures Command (AFC).[27]<\/a><\/sup> These commands play critical roles in advancing multi-domain operations (MDO), integrating emerging technologies<\/a> like artificial intelligence<\/a> and hypersonics into Army<\/a> doctrine<\/a>, and preparing forces for large-scale combat operations.[28]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> A significant development in 2024-2025 was the expansion of futures-oriented capabilities within what became T2COM, driven by the Army Transformation Initiative to accelerate tech integration and doctrinal evolution amid great power competition.[29]<\/a><\/sup> This merger, activated on November 14, 2025, following TRADOC’s inactivation on September 26, 2025, consolidated training, doctrine development, and modernization efforts under a single four-star command led by General David M. Hodne, enabling streamlined billets for major general<\/a>s focused on MDO experimentation and capability prototyping.[30]<\/a><\/sup> The restructuring affected major general<\/a> assignments by creating new deputy and staff roles emphasizing joint all-domain command and control<\/a> (JADC2) systems and next-generation training simulations, with several promotions in late 2024 and early 2025 filling these positions to support rapid prototyping<\/a> of multi-domain task forces. Recent assignments include roles in futures and concepts directorates, where promoted officers lead cross-functional teams prototyping integrated air-ground operations.[31]<\/a><\/sup>[32]<\/a><\/sup> This expansion has increased major general<\/a> billets by approximately 10% in capability development areas, reflecting the command’s priority on tech-driven transformation.[33]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> In FORSCOM, headquartered at Fort Liberty, North Carolina<\/a>, major generals oversee force generation and readiness for conventional and contingency operations. This billet<\/a> highlights the command’s role in scaling forces for theater-level maneuvers.[34]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> AMC, based at Redstone Arsenal<\/a>, Alabama<\/a>, focuses on logistics and sustainment capabilities, with major generals leading subordinate commands essential to MDO sustainment chains. Additionally, Major General<\/a> Lori L. Robinson commands the U.S. Army Aviation<\/a> and Missile Command (AMCOM), a key AMC subordinate, overseeing missile defense<\/a> and aviation<\/a> modernization critical to multi-domain fires integration since her assumption of command on July 10, 2024.[35]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Army Service Component Commands<\/h3>\n

The Army Service Component Commands<\/a> (ASCCs) represent the U.S. Army’s operational arms within the geographic unified combatant commands, responsible for force<\/a> provision, sustainment, and synchronization of Army contributions to joint<\/a> and multinational missions across theaters. Major generals in these commands hold pivotal billets, including deputy<\/a> commanding generals, chiefs of staff, and commanders of sustainment or task force<\/a> elements, which facilitate the Army’s integration into broader joint<\/a> force<\/a> structures. These roles are essential for executing theater-specific strategies, such as bolstering deterrence in contested regions and adapting to 2025 force<\/a> posture adjustments that emphasize agile, distributed operations amid global tensions.[36]<\/a><\/sup>[37]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> ASCCs typically allocate 2-4 major general positions per theater, varying by operational demands; for instance, U.S. European Command maintains around three such billets to support forward presence and rapid response capabilities. Recent rotations reflect priorities like enhanced multi-domain integration in the Indo-Pacific<\/a> and selective adjustments in Europe<\/a>, including a minor troop reduction in Romania<\/a> without diminishing overall readiness.[38]<\/a><\/sup>[39]<\/a><\/sup> These leaders often have extensive deployment histories in their theaters, bringing expertise in joint exercises, partner capacity building<\/a>, and logistics under austere conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ASCC<\/span><\/th>\nPosition<\/span><\/th>\nIncumbent<\/span><\/th>\nKey Details and Citation<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF)<\/span><\/td>\nDeputy Commanding General<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Christopher R. Norrie<\/span><\/td>\nAssumed role October 3, 2025; oversees strategic operations and NATO integration.[40]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF)<\/span><\/td>\nCommanding General, 21st Theater Sustainment Command<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Michael B. Lalor<\/span><\/td>\nAssumed command July 30, 2025; manages theater logistics for EUCOM and AFRICOM.[41]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) \/ SETAF-AF<\/span><\/td>\nCommanding General, Southern European Task Force, Africa<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Andrew C. Gainey<\/span><\/td>\nLeads Africa security cooperation; active in 2025 engagements like African Land Forces Summit.[42]<\/a><\/sup>[43]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Army Central (ARCENT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Army North (ARNORTH)<\/span><\/td>\nDeputy Commanding General for Operations<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Niave F. Knell<\/span><\/td>\nManages NORTHCOM operational planning, including continuity of operations.[44]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH)<\/span><\/td>\nCommanding General<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Philip J. Ryan<\/span><\/td>\nLeads SOUTHCOM engagements; promoted August 2024, active in 2025 partner exercises.[45]<\/a><\/sup>[46]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

These assignments highlight the Army’s emphasis on experienced leaders with theater-specific deployment histories, such as multiple tours in joint<\/a> environments, to address unique challenges like hybrid threats in Europe-Africa and great-power competition in the Indo-Pacific<\/a>.[47]<\/a><\/sup>[43]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Direct Reporting Units<\/h3>\n

Direct Reporting Units (DRUs) of the United States Army<\/a> are specialized organizations that provide institutional and operational support across a wide range of functions, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff<\/a> of the Army<\/a> rather than through intermediate commands. These units focus on critical enablers such as engineering<\/a>, intelligence<\/a>, personnel management<\/a>, testing, and education<\/a>, ensuring the Army<\/a>‘s readiness and sustainment without direct involvement in combat operations. Established to streamline support functions, DRUs evolved significantly following the 2005<\/a> Base Realignment and Closure<\/a> (BRAC) process, which was largely implemented by 2010-2011, leading to consolidations like the relocation of human resources<\/a> operations to Fort Knox<\/a> and enhanced integration with Army<\/a> Commands for efficiency.[48]<\/a><\/sup>[49]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> Major generals in DRUs oversee specialized missions, including engineering<\/a> projects vital to national infrastructure, intelligence<\/a> synchronization for global operations, and strategic leader development. For instance, in engineering<\/a>, major generals direct civil works and emergency<\/a> response efforts that support disaster recovery and energy infrastructure. In intelligence<\/a>, they manage all-source analysis and counterintelligence<\/a> to protect Army<\/a> assets worldwide. These roles emphasize oversight of policy implementation, resource allocation, and interagency coordination, with leadership updates in 2025 reflecting the Army<\/a>‘s focus on modernization and resilience.[50]<\/a><\/sup>[51]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> Key DRUs led by major generals include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (established 1802), where Maj. Gen. Jason E. Kelly serves as Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, overseeing engineering missions such as flood control, environmental restoration, and infrastructure<\/a> development that bolster national security<\/a>.[50]<\/a><\/sup> The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC, established 1999), commanded by Maj. Gen. Patrick L. Gaydon since July 2024, conducts independent testing of weapons systems and acquisition programs to ensure operational effectiveness, including evaluations of next-generation technologies like hypersonic systems.[52]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> The U.S. Army<\/a> Human Resources Command (HRC, established 2006), led by Maj. Gen. Hope C. Rampy since July 2024, manages personnel readiness for over 1.3 million soldiers, handling assignments, promotions, and retirement services to maintain force strength amid post-2010 BRAC realignments that centralized operations.[53]<\/a><\/sup> In the U.S. Army<\/a> Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM, established 1977), Maj. Gen. Timothy D. Brown, as Commanding General, directs intelligence operations and security countermeasures, including cyber threat mitigation and support to combatant commands, with 2025 updates emphasizing integration with joint intelligence efforts.[51]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> The U.S. Army<\/a> War College (USAWC, established 1901), under Commandant<\/a> Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp since August 1, 2025, educates senior leaders on national security<\/a> strategy<\/a>, conducting research<\/a> on landpower doctrine<\/a> and fostering strategic thinking<\/a> for future Army<\/a> leaders. These major generals exemplify oversight roles by aligning DRU activities with Army<\/a> priorities, such as the 2025 emphasis on multi-domain operations and talent management<\/a>, while briefly referencing integration with Army<\/a> Commands for shared sustainment functions.[54]<\/a><\/sup>[55]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

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DRU<\/span><\/th>\nMajor General<\/span><\/th>\nPosition<\/span><\/th>\nEstablishment Date<\/span><\/th>\nKey Mission Focus<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/span><\/td>\nJason E. Kelly<\/span><\/td>\nDeputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations<\/span><\/td>\n1802<\/span><\/td>\nEngineering support for infrastructure and disaster response[50]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command<\/span><\/td>\nPatrick L. Gaydon<\/span><\/td>\nCommanding General<\/span><\/td>\n1999<\/span><\/td>\nSystem testing and acquisition validation[52]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Army Human Resources Command<\/span><\/td>\nHope C. Rampy<\/span><\/td>\nCommanding General<\/span><\/td>\n2006<\/span><\/td>\nPersonnel lifecycle management[53]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command<\/span><\/td>\nTimothy D. Brown<\/span><\/td>\nCommanding General<\/span><\/td>\n1977<\/span><\/td>\nIntelligence and security operations[51]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Army War College<\/span><\/td>\nTrevor J. Bredenkamp<\/span><\/td>\nCommandant<\/span><\/td>\n1901<\/span><\/td>\nStrategic education and research[54]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Field Operating Commands<\/h2>\n

Army-Level Commands<\/h3>\n

Army-level commands encompass major operational organizations within the U.S. Army that provide critical sustainment, logistics<\/a>, and personnel support to enable global force projection and readiness. These commands, often led by major generals, focus on synchronizing resources, managing supply chains, and ensuring personnel lifecycle support across theaters, distinct from tactical corps<\/a> operations that emphasize direct battlefield<\/a> maneuver. In 2025, these entities have adapted to heightened demands from multi-domain operations, incorporating advanced technologies for contested logistics<\/a> environments.[56]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> The U.S. Army<\/a> Sustainment Command (ASC), headquartered at Rock Island Arsenal<\/a>, Illinois<\/a>, oversees the integration of Army<\/a> logistics<\/a>, including materiel<\/a> management, distribution, and maintenance, to support worldwide deployments. Major General<\/a> Eric P. Shirley assumed command on July 10, 2025, bringing expertise from prior roles in theater sustainment to enhance supply chain resilience<\/a> amid global tensions.[57]<\/a><\/sup> ASC’s operations in 2025 emphasized rapid deployment capabilities, aligning with Army-wide efforts to counter peer adversaries through prepositioned stocks and joint logistics<\/a> partnerships.[58]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> Theater sustainment commands form the backbone of operational logistics<\/a>, delivering fuel<\/a>, ammunition<\/a>, and transportation to forward forces in specific regions. The 1st Theater Sustainment Command<\/a> (1st TSC), based at Fort Knox<\/a>, Kentucky<\/a>, supports U.S. Central Command operations in the Middle East<\/a>, focusing on host-nation collaborations for sustained presence. Major General<\/a> John B. Hinson took command on June 26, 2025, following his promotion to major general<\/a> earlier that month to fill a vacancy from the previous commander’s reassignment.[59]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> Similarly, the 8th Theater Sustainment Command<\/a> (8th TSC), under U.S. Army Pacific at Fort Shafter<\/a>, Hawaii<\/a>, provides logistics for Indo-Pacific<\/a> contingencies, including multinational exercises like Khaan Quest 2025 to bolster regional alliances. Major General<\/a> Gavin J. Gardner has commanded since July 3, 2024, overseeing expansions in prepositioned equipment to support distributed operations across vast maritime domains.[60]<\/a><\/sup>[61]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> The 21st Theater Sustainment Command (21st TSC), located in Sembach, Germany<\/a>, sustains U.S. Army Europe<\/a> and Africa<\/a> missions, managing port<\/a> operations and medical logistics<\/a> for NATO<\/a> commitments. Major General<\/a> Michael B. Lalor assumed command on July 30, 2025, succeeding Major General<\/a> Ronald R. Ragin amid retirements that prompted targeted promotions to maintain continuity in European sustainment.[41]<\/a><\/sup> Lalor’s leadership has prioritized integration with allied forces, expanding data-driven sustainment for hybrid threats.[62]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> In personnel management, the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), at Fort Knox<\/a>, Kentucky<\/a>, handles soldier assignments, promotions, and transitions, ensuring manpower availability for operational needs. Major General<\/a> Hope C. Rampy, commanding since July 10, 2024, has driven 2025 initiatives to streamline talent management<\/a>, including digital tools for global personnel tracking to address recruitment<\/a> and retention challenges. HRC’s role supports broader Army expansions, filling billets vacated by retirements through accelerated major general<\/a> promotions.[63]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Command<\/span><\/th>\nCommanding General<\/span><\/th>\nAssumption Date<\/span><\/th>\nKey Focus<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
U.S. Army<\/a> Sustainment Command<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Eric P. Shirley<\/span><\/td>\nJuly 10, 2025<\/span><\/td>\nMateriel<\/a> synchronization for global readiness[57]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1st Theater Sustainment Command<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. John B. Hinson<\/span><\/td>\nJune 26, 2025<\/span><\/td>\nMiddle East<\/a> logistics<\/a> partnerships[59]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8th Theater Sustainment Command<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Gavin J. Gardner<\/span><\/td>\nJuly 3, 2024<\/span><\/td>\nIndo-Pacific prepositioning[60]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21st Theater Sustainment Command<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Michael B. Lalor<\/span><\/td>\nJuly 30, 2025<\/span><\/td>\nEuropean NATO<\/a> sustainment[41]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. Army<\/a> Human Resources Command<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Hope C. Rampy<\/span><\/td>\nJuly 10, 2024<\/span><\/td>\nTalent management<\/a> and assignments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Corps and Field Armies<\/h3>\n

Corps and field armies serve as the U.S. Army’s primary operational headquarters for conducting multi-domain operations at the theater level, commanding divisions and enabling rapid deployment for large-scale combat. Major generals in these formations typically hold key positions such as deputy commanding generals for maneuver or support, or chiefs of staff, focusing on operational planning<\/a>, sustainment, and integration with joint<\/a> and coalition<\/a> forces. These roles are essential for maintaining readiness, with corps<\/a> participating in exercises like Yudh Abhyas 25 to enhance interoperability<\/a> with allies.[64]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> I Corps, headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and activated on December 6, 1917, leads U.S. Army<\/a> Pacific efforts, including rotational deployments to Japan<\/a> and Korea for Indo-Pacific deterrence. In 2025, I Corps updated its rotation schedules to support large-scale combat training, with the deputy commanding general overseeing joint exercises such as the annual Stryker Leader Summit in Seoul<\/a>. The position emphasizes maneuver and operations, often involving allied exchange officers, but U.S. major generals contribute to strategic readiness.[65]<\/a><\/sup>[66]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> III Corps, based at Fort Cavazos, Texas<\/a>, and activated on August 21, 1918, functions as the Army’s premier contingency corps for global response, prioritizing multi-domain readiness for peer competition. The chief of staff<\/a> role coordinates staff functions and exercise participation, including joint<\/a> operations that test large-scale combat<\/a> capabilities. As of 2025, III Corps integrated enhanced Pacific rotation elements into its training, with the deputy commanding general for support managing logistics for deployments. Typically, corps like III Corps allocate 2-3 major general<\/a> billets for these leadership functions, though exchange programs fill some with allied officers such as U.K. Maj. Gen. Andy Cox<\/a> in the support role since April 2025.[67]<\/a><\/sup>[68]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> V Corps, forward-headquartered at Camp Ko\u015bciuszko, Poland<\/a>, and activated on July 31, 1918 (reactivated in 2020), supports U.S. European Command through rotational forces and deterrence missions. Major generals in deputy roles facilitate joint exercises and NATO<\/a> interoperability, with 2025 updates focusing on Arctic<\/a> and European rotations for large-scale combat. The deputy commanding general for maneuver, often an exchange position (e.g., British Army<\/a> Maj. Gen. Charles Grist as of August 2025), coordinates these efforts.[69]<\/a><\/sup>[70]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> XVIII Airborne Corps, located at Fort Liberty, North Carolina<\/a>, and activated on January 14, 1942, specializes in airborne and rapid global deployment, serving as the nation’s contingency corps. The deputy commanding general and chief of staff<\/a> positions drive readiness for airborne operations and joint task force<\/a> headquarters, including 2025 enhancements to Pacific and global rotations. As of November 2025, the deputy commanding general role is held by Brig. Gen. John P. Cogbill. Corps leadership participated in the 2025 Military Police Symposium to refine multi-domain tactics.[71]<\/a><\/sup>[72]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> Eighth Army, a field army<\/a> headquartered in Camp Humphreys<\/a>, Republic of Korea, and activated on August 5, 1944, provides command and control for U.S. Forces Korea. Major generals in deputy roles support combined operations with Republic of Korea forces, with 2025 updates emphasizing sustainment for large-scale combat under Combined Forces Command. The deputy commanding general for operations oversees joint exercises like Freedom Shield. As of November 2025, deputy roles are held by brigadier generals such as Brig. Gen. Sean Crockett (operations) and Brig. Gen. William F. Wilkerson (sustainment).[73]<\/a><\/sup>[74]<\/a><\/sup>[75]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Corps\/Field Army<\/span><\/th>\nRole<\/span><\/th>\nCurrent\/Representative Holder (as of November 2025)<\/span><\/th>\nLocation<\/span><\/th>\nActivation Date<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
I Corps<\/span><\/td>\nDeputy Commanding General<\/span><\/td>\nBrig. Gen. Bernard J. Harrington (U.S.; promoted from 2024 assignment; no U.S. MG)<\/span><\/td>\nJoint Base Lewis-McChord, WA<\/span><\/td>\nDecember 6, 1917<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
III Corps<\/span><\/td>\nDeputy Commanding General – Maneuver<\/span><\/td>\nBrig. Gen. Geoff R. Van Epps (U.S.; historical U.S. MG: Thomas M. Feltey, 2023-2024)<\/span><\/td>\nFort Cavazos, TX<\/span><\/td>\nAugust 21, 1918<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
III Corps<\/span><\/td>\nDeputy Commanding General – Support<\/span><\/td>\nU.K. Maj. Gen. Andy Cox (exchange since April 2025; no U.S. MG)<\/span><\/td>\nFort Cavazos, TX<\/span><\/td>\nAugust 21, 1918<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
V Corps<\/span><\/td>\nDeputy Commanding General – Maneuver<\/span><\/td>\nBritish Army Maj. Gen. Charles Grist (exchange since August 2025; no U.S. MG)<\/span><\/td>\nFort Knox, KY \/ Camp Ko\u015bciuszko, Poland<\/span><\/td>\nJuly 31, 1918<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
XVIII Airborne Corps<\/span><\/td>\nDeputy Commanding General<\/span><\/td>\nBrig. Gen. John P. Cogbill (U.S.; no U.S. MG)<\/span><\/td>\nFort Liberty, NC<\/span><\/td>\nJanuary 14, 1942<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eighth Army<\/span><\/td>\nDeputy Commanding General – Operations<\/span><\/td>\nBrig. Gen. Sean Crockett (U.S.; no U.S. MG)<\/span><\/td>\nCamp Humphreys, Republic of Korea<\/span><\/td>\nAugust 5, 1944<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Division alignments under these corps, such as the 1st Cavalry Division under III Corps, are covered in the Regular Army Divisions section.<\/span><\/p>\n

Division and Equivalent Commands<\/h2>\n

Regular Army Divisions<\/h3>\n

The Regular Army divisions form the core of the United States<\/a> Army’s active component combat forces, comprising ten permanent divisions structured for multi-domain operations across various terrains and mission sets. These divisions are configured as armored, airborne, air assault<\/a>, infantry<\/a>, or Stryker-equipped units, enabling rapid deployment and sustained combat capabilities in support of national defense objectives. As of November 2025, commanding generals of these divisions are major generals, selected through a rigorous promotion process that typically involves prior service as brigade<\/a> commanders and staff roles at higher echelons, followed by Senate<\/a> confirmation. Recent handovers in 2025, such as those in the 1st Armored Division and 3rd Infantry Division, reflect ongoing leadership transitions amid Army modernization efforts under the 2024 Force Structure Transformation Initiative, which emphasizes enhanced mobility and lethality without altering division numbers.[76]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> Division missions vary by type: armored divisions like the 1st Armored Division focus on heavy maneuver warfare<\/a> with Abrams tanks and Bradley vehicles for high-intensity conflicts; airborne divisions such as the 82nd Airborne Division<\/a> specialize in forcible entry operations via parachute assault for crisis response; the 101st Airborne Division<\/a> (Air Assault) excels in vertical envelopment using helicopters for expeditionary operations; Stryker-equipped elements in divisions like the 2nd Infantry Division provide wheeled mobility for rapid reinforcement in theater, such as the Indo-Pacific; and light infantry divisions like the 10th Mountain Division<\/a> prioritize mountain and cold-weather warfare<\/a>. Recent restructurings include the integration of multi-domain task forces within several divisions to incorporate cyber and space<\/a> capabilities, as piloted in the 1st Cavalry Division during 2025 exercises. These divisions fall under corps oversight, such as III Corps for most CONUS-based units, ensuring alignment with joint<\/a> force requirements.[77]<\/a><\/sup>[78]<\/a><\/sup>[76]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> The following table lists the current commanding generals (all major generals) of active Regular Army divisions as of November 2025, including bases and command timelines based on recent change-of-command ceremonies. Deputy commanding generals who hold the rank of major general are noted where applicable; most deputies are brigadier generals.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Division<\/span><\/th>\nType\/Mission Focus<\/span><\/th>\nBase<\/span><\/th>\nCommanding General<\/span><\/th>\nCommand Timeline<\/span><\/th>\nDeputy Commanding General (MG, if applicable)<\/span><\/th>\nSource<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1st Armored Division<\/span><\/td>\nArmored (heavy maneuver)<\/span><\/td>\nFort Bliss, TX<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Curtis D. Taylor<\/span><\/td>\nAssumed command August 2024; ongoing through 2025<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Jared D. Bordwell (Support)<\/span><\/td>\n[79]<\/a><\/sup> [77]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1st Cavalry Division<\/span><\/td>\nArmored Cavalry (mechanized\/air assault hybrid)<\/span><\/td>\nFort Cavazos, TX<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Thomas M. Feltey<\/span><\/td>\nAssumed command September 2024; ongoing through 2025<\/span><\/td>\nNone (deputies are BGs)<\/span><\/td>\n[80]<\/a><\/sup> [81]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1st Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nInfantry (multi-domain)<\/span><\/td>\nFort Riley, KS<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Mont\u00e9 L. Rone<\/span><\/td>\nAssumed command June 2024; ongoing through 2025<\/span><\/td>\nNone (deputies are BGs)<\/span><\/td>\n[82]<\/a><\/sup> [83]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2nd Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nStryker\/Infantry (theater sustainment, Korea-focused)<\/span><\/td>\nCamp Humphreys, South Korea<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Charles T. Lombardo<\/span><\/td>\nAssumed command June 2024; ongoing through 2025<\/span><\/td>\nNone (deputies are BGs)<\/span><\/td>\n[84]<\/a><\/sup> [85]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nInfantry (mechanized\/light)<\/span><\/td>\nFort Stewart, GA<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. John W. Lubas<\/span><\/td>\nAssumed command July 25, 2025 (handover from Maj. Gen. Christopher R. Norrie)<\/span><\/td>\nNone (deputies are BGs)<\/span><\/td>\n[86]<\/a><\/sup> [87]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4th Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nInfantry (mountain\/mechanized)<\/span><\/td>\nFort Carson, CO<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Patrick J. Ellis<\/span><\/td>\nAssumed command June 18, 2025 (handover from Maj. Gen. David Doyle)<\/span><\/td>\nNone (deputies are BGs)<\/span><\/td>\n[88]<\/a><\/sup> [89]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10th Mountain Division<\/span><\/td>\nLight Infantry (mountain\/cold weather)<\/span><\/td>\nFort Drum, NY<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Scott M. Naumann<\/span><\/td>\nAssumed command March 2024; ongoing through 2025<\/span><\/td>\nNone (deputies are BGs)<\/span><\/td>\n[90]<\/a><\/sup> [78]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25th Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nLight Infantry (Pacific\/jungle)<\/span><\/td>\nSchofield Barracks, HI<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. James B. Bartholomees III<\/span><\/td>\nAssumed command July 28, 2025 (handover from Maj. Gen. Marcus S. Evans)<\/span><\/td>\nNone (deputies are BGs)<\/span><\/td>\n[91]<\/a><\/sup> [92]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
82nd Airborne Division<\/span><\/td>\nAirborne (forcible entry\/global response)<\/span><\/td>\nFort Liberty, NC<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier<\/span><\/td>\nAssumed command August 28, 2025 (handover from Maj. Gen. J. Patrick Work)<\/span><\/td>\nNone (deputies are BGs)<\/span><\/td>\n[93]<\/a><\/sup> [94]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)<\/span><\/td>\nAir Assault (vertical maneuver)<\/span><\/td>\nFort Campbell, KY<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. David W. Gardner<\/span><\/td>\nAssumed command May 30, 2025 (handover from Maj. Gen. Brett Sylvia)<\/span><\/td>\nNone (deputies are BGs)<\/span><\/td>\n[95]<\/a><\/sup> [96]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Division-Sized Task Forces and Units<\/h3>\n

Division-sized task forces and units in the U.S. Army are flexible, mission-specific formations designed to address dynamic operational requirements, often rotational in nature to support theater commanders without relying on permanent standing divisions. These entities, typically led by major generals, enable rapid deployment, security<\/a> cooperation, and deterrence in regions like Europe<\/a> and Africa<\/a>, contrasting with the fixed structures of regular Army<\/a> divisions by emphasizing adaptability to emerging threats such as those arising from Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine<\/a>.[97]<\/a><\/sup>[86]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> A prominent example is Task Force<\/a> Marne, the current rotational division-equivalent headquarters under Operation Atlantic Resolve<\/a> in Poland<\/a> and the Baltic states<\/a>, assumed on October 29, 2025, from Task Force Iron. Commanded by Maj. Gen. John W. Lubas of the 3rd Infantry Division, its mission focuses on multinational training, deterrence against Russian aggression, and integration with NATO<\/a> allies through exercises like Defender-Europe 25, involving over 40,000 troops across the region. This task force’s temporary deployment structure allows for nine-month rotations of brigade<\/a> combat teams from U.S. bases, enhancing forward presence without long-term basing commitments.[98]<\/a><\/sup>[86]<\/a><\/sup>[99]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> In Africa<\/a>, the U.S. Army<\/a> Southern European Task Force, Africa<\/a> (SETAF-AF), serves as a division-equivalent operational headquarters<\/a> under U.S. Army<\/a> Europe and Africa<\/a>, led by Maj. Gen. Andrew C. Gainey. Headquartered in Vicenza<\/a>, Italy<\/a>, SETAF-AF executes security cooperation, crisis response, and partner capacity-building across 54 African nations, including leading the annual African Lion<\/a> exercise in 2025, which involved over 10,000 participants from 50 nations in Tunisia<\/a>, Ghana<\/a>, Senegal<\/a>, and Morocco<\/a> to improve interoperability<\/a> and regional stability. While maintaining a core permanent staff, it incorporates rotational elements from Army National Guard<\/a> and Reserve units for missions like Justified Accord in East Africa<\/a>, addressing counterterrorism<\/a> and humanitarian needs.[100]<\/a><\/sup>[101]<\/a><\/sup>[102]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> Post-2022 Ukraine response, the Army established additional ad hoc task forces, such as enhanced rotational deployments to Europe<\/a>, directly impacting major general assignments by prioritizing experienced leaders for hybrid warfare<\/a> scenarios. For instance, the creation of Security Assistance Group-Ukraine<\/a> in 2022, now supporting NATO’s Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine<\/a>, has drawn on major generals to coordinate training for over 100,000 Ukrainian forces since inception. These formations underscore the Army’s shift toward expeditionary, partner-focused operations in contested environments.[103]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Task Force\/Unit<\/span><\/th>\nCommanding Major General<\/span><\/th>\nMission Scope<\/span><\/th>\nKey 2025 Activity<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Task Force Marne (Europe Rotational)<\/span><\/td>\nJohn W. Lubas<\/span><\/td>\nDeterrence and NATO<\/a> integration in Eastern Europe<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nAssumed command October 29; supports Defender-Europe 25 with 40,000+ troops[98]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SETAF-AF (Africa<\/a> Focus)<\/span><\/td>\nAndrew C. Gainey<\/span><\/td>\nSecurity cooperation and crisis response across Africa<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nLed African Lion<\/a> 25, training 10,000+ personnel in four nations[100]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Army National Guard Divisions<\/h3>\n

The Army National Guard<\/a> (ARNG) divisions form a critical component of the U.S. Army’s reserve forces, consisting of eight modular infantry<\/a> divisions headquartered across multiple states and capable of mobilizing up to 15,000 soldiers each for federal or state missions. These major generals, who command ARNG divisions, hold federally recognized ranks and serve in billets that emphasize readiness for rapid deployment, with headquarters typically located at state National Guard<\/a> facilities such as Fort Indiantown Gap<\/a>, Pennsylvania<\/a>, for the 28th Infantry<\/a> Division. Unlike commanders of active duty<\/a> divisions, ARNG major generals operate under a dual-hatted authority structure: they report to their state’s adjutant general<\/a> for state active duty<\/a> (SAD) and Title 32 missions, such as disaster response<\/a>, while transitioning to Title 10 federal command when mobilized for overseas operations, enabling seamless integration into the Total Army force.<\/span> ARNG divisions routinely mobilize for domestic emergencies, including flood control, wildfire suppression<\/a>, and hurricane recovery, as well as combat and stability operations abroad, with recent examples including support for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts involving over 6,300 guardsmen from multiple states in 2024 and ongoing storm response activations in 2025. This dual-role capability distinguishes ARNG units, allowing major generals to lead part-time soldiers in high-intensity training<\/a> exercises like Warfighter while maintaining state-level responsiveness. Recent promotions from brigadier general<\/a> to major general<\/a> have filled these billets, reflecting the Army’s emphasis on experienced ARNG leaders; for instance, Brig. Gen. Martin M. Clay was promoted in August 2025 prior to assuming command of the 35th Infantry<\/a> Division.[104]<\/a><\/sup>[105]<\/a><\/sup><\/span> The following table lists the current major generals commanding ARNG divisions as of November 2025, including their primary state affiliation and assignment details:<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Division<\/span><\/th>\nState(s)<\/span><\/th>\nCommanding General<\/span><\/th>\nHeadquarters<\/span><\/th>\nAssignment Date<\/span><\/th>\nCitation<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
28th Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nPennsylvania<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Michael E. Wegscheider<\/span><\/td>\nFort Indiantown Gap<\/a>, PA<\/span><\/td>\nMarch 2024<\/span><\/td>\n[106]<\/a><\/sup> [107]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29th Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nMaryland<\/a>, Virginia<\/a>, DC<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Christopher J. Samulski<\/span><\/td>\nFort Belvoir<\/a>, VA<\/span><\/td>\nAugust 2025<\/span><\/td>\n[108]<\/a><\/sup> [109]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34th Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nMinnesota<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Joseph J. Sharkey<\/span><\/td>\nArden Hills, MN<\/span><\/td>\nJuly 2025<\/span><\/td>\n[110]<\/a><\/sup> [111]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35th Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nKansas<\/a>, Missouri<\/a>, Nebraska<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Martin M. Clay, Jr.<\/span><\/td>\nFort Leavenworth<\/a>, KS<\/span><\/td>\nSeptember 2025<\/span><\/td>\n[112]<\/a><\/sup> [113]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36th Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nTexas<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. John B. Bowlin<\/span><\/td>\nAustin, TX<\/span><\/td>\nPrior to 2025 (ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\n[114]<\/a><\/sup> [115]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38th Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nIndiana<\/a>, Illinois<\/a>, Michigan<\/a>, Ohio<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Joseph Gardner<\/span><\/td>\nIndianapolis<\/a>, IN<\/span><\/td>\nSeptember 2025<\/span><\/td>\n[116]<\/a><\/sup> [117]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40th Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nCalifornia<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. William J. Prendergast IV<\/span><\/td>\nLos Alamitos, CA<\/span><\/td>\nNovember 2024 (ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\n[118]<\/a><\/sup> [119]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42nd Infantry Division<\/span><\/td>\nNew York<\/span><\/td>\nMaj. Gen. Jack A. James<\/span><\/td>\nTroy<\/a>, NY<\/span><\/td>\nNovember 2024 (ongoing)<\/span><\/td>\n[120]<\/a><\/sup> [121]<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

These commanders oversee training for certifications like the Army’s Evaluation Program, ensuring division readiness for joint operations under the National Guard Bureau<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

YET THEY HAVE NOT FIGURED\u00a0 TO NOT USE $4 MILLION each cost PATRIOT MISSELES\u00a0 TO SHOOT DOWN $20,000 drones!!!.<\/p>\n

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    List of active duty United States Army major generals The list of active duty United States Army major generals comprises all officers currently serving in the rank of major general (O-8), the second-highest peacetime general officer grade in the Regular Army, who are assigned to commands, staff positions, or other duties within the United States […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-government"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1153"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1154,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1153\/revisions\/1154"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1153"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1153"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}