| Commanding General United States Army Forces Command | |
|---|---|
| Formation | July 1, 1973 |
| First holder | GEN Walter T. Kerwin, Jr. |
| Website | Official Website |
The Commanding General of United States Army Forces Command (CG FORSCOM) is the head of United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM).[1] In this position, he or she is in charge approximately 780,000 Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and Army National Guard soldiers, 87 percent of the Army’s combat power.[2]
On March 29, 2011 it was announced that Lieutenant General David M. Rodriguez would be promoted and reassigned to this position[3] He took command on September 12, 2011.
List of FORSCOM Commanding Generals[]
| Name | Photo | Term began | Term ended | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | GEN Walter T. Kerwin, Jr. |  |
July 1, 1973 | 1974 |
| 2. | GEN Bernard W. Rogers |  |
1974 | 1976 |
| 3. | GEN Frederick J. Kroesen, Jr. |  |
1976 | 1978 |
| 4. | GEN Robert M. Shoemaker |  |
1978 | 1982 |
| 5. | GEN Richard E. Cavazos |  |
1982 | 1984 |
| 6. | GEN Robert W. Sennewald | 1984 | 1986 | |
| 7. | GEN Joseph T. Palastra, Jr. |  |
1986 | 1989 |
| 8. | GEN Colin L. Powell |  |
April 4, 1989 | August 1, 1989 |
| 9. | GEN Edwin H. Burba, Jr. |  |
1989 | 1993 |
| 10. | GEN Dennis J. Reimer | 1993 | 1995 | |
| 11. | GEN John H. Tilelli, Jr. | 1995 | 1996 | |
| 12. | GEN David A. Bramlett |  |
July 1, 1996 | 1998 |
| 13. | GEN Thomas A. Schwartz |  |
1998 | 1999 |
| 14. | GEN John W. Hendrix |  |
1999 | 2001 |
| 15. | GEN Larry R. Ellis |  |
November 19, 2001 | May 6, 2004 |
| 16. | GEN Dan K. McNeill |  |
May 7, 2004 | January 8, 2007 |
| 17. | GEN Charles C. Campbell |  |
January 9, 2007 | June 2, 2010 |
| 18. | GEN James D. Thurman |  |
June 3, 2010 | July 7, 2011 |
| (Acting) | LTG Harold B. Bromberg |  |
July 8, 2011 | September 11, 2011 |
| 19. | GEN David M. Rodriguez |  |
September 12, 2011 | March 15, 2013 |
| 20. | GEN Daniel B. Allyn |  |
May 10, 2013 | Incumbent |
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ Unknown (April 27, 2011). "FORSCOM Organizational Chart". www.forscom.army.mil. United States Army Forces Command. http://www.forscom.army.mil/cmd_staff/orgchart/OrganizationalChart.htm. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
- ↑ Unknown (July 8, 2011). "Lieutenant General Howard B. Bromberg". www.forscom.army.mil. United States Army Forces Command. http://www.forscom.army.mil/cmd_staff/LTG_Bromberg/LTG_Bromberg_new.htm. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
- ↑ Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) (March 29, 2011). "News Release: General Officer Announcement". www.defense.gov. United States Department of Defense. http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=14370. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
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