Department of the Army

The Department of the Army was originally called the War Department. it was renamed when the Department of Defense was inaugurated in 1947. The US Army states that it was born on 14 June 1775. However, that’s not entirely correct. In actuality, on that date, the Continental Congress authorized the raising of 6 companies of “expert riflemen” to join the militia at the Siege of Boston. The US Constitution, ratified on 21 June 1778, states that the President is Commander-in-Chief of the Army and that the Congress shall fund and equip the Army. When the American Revolution ended, Washington disbanded the Continental Army, although he did keep a very few men on active duty. The Adjutant General of the Army from 1787-1793 was an infantry Lieutenant. There was no IG, no JAG, no Quartermaster, no Subsistence Department, the Physician & Surgeon General was a civilian. There were no Engineers, Topographical Engineers, Ordnance Department or Signal Corps. The commander of the Army, from 1784-1791 was a Lieutenant Colonel. The War Department was established in 1789 and on 29 Sept 1789 the US Army consisted of 1 Regiment of Infantry and 1 Battalion (4 companies) of Artillery. In my opinion, 29 Sept 1789 should be considered the birthday of the Army.

The Secretary of the Army is Pete Geren. The Secretary has served as Acting Secretary of the Army, Under Secretary of the Army, Acting Secretary of the Air Force, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, and 8 years as a Congressman from Texas. He has never worn the Uniform.

I. The Under Secretary of the Army
a. This position is currently vacant
b. Deputy Under Secretary of the Army
c. Deputy Under Secretary of the Army for Business Transformation
i. The Deputy Under Secretary is Michael A. Kirby. Mr. Kirby was the Business Development Deputy of Mission Systems for Northrop Grumman. He received a BS in Engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, an MS in National Security Strategy from the National War College and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. Mr. Kirby also served as a combat arms officer in the U.S. Army and commanded a tank battalion in the first Persian Gulf conflict. His assignments included tours in the Office of the Army Chief of Staff as well as the Joint Staff.
ii. Develop soldiers, leaders, and modular forces to ensure the Army remains the preeminent land power on earth and the ultimate instrument of national resolve. It is time to extend this same mindset to the Institutional Army in order to ensure its ability to provide the people, training, resources, quality of life, and infrastructure that will be critical to the continued success of America’s Army.
d. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works
i. The Assistant Secretary is LTC(R) John P. Woodley, Jr., JAG, USAR. Woodley had previously served as an Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Virginia Secretary of National Resources, and Virginia Deputy Attorney General.
ii. Managing the Department of the Army Civil Works program for conservation and development of the national water resources, including flood control, navigation, shore protection, and related purposes, including –
1. Developing, defending, and executing the Army Civil Works legislative and financial program and budget.
2. Administering of the Department of the Army regulatory programs to protect, restore, and maintain the waters of the United States in the interest of the environment, navigation, and national defense.
3. Serving as Congressional liaison on civil works matters and as the Department of the Army point of contact for House and Senate Authorization and Appropriations Committees charged with oversight of the Department of the Army civil works program.
4. Ensuring U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works program support for other Federal agencies.
5. Formulating the program and overseeing the budget of the Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers' and Airmen's home National Cemetery.
6. In coordination with the DCSOPS (SSR), directing the foreign activities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, except those foreign activities that are exclusively in support of United States military forces overseas.
iii. Chief of Engineers
1. The Chief is LTG Robert L. Van Antwerp, Engrs, USA.
a. As a serving officer, LTG Van Antwerp also reports to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.
2. To advise, assist, and execute the title 10 Army Staff responsibilities of the Chief of Engineers for military engineering; geospatial issues; crisis action; the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process; and DOD Executive Agent functions.
e. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller
i. The Assistant Secretary position is currently vacant.
ii. Mission is to formulate, submit, and defend the Army budget to Congress and the American people; oversee the proper and effective use of appropriated resources to accomplish the Army's assigned missions; provide timely, accurate, and reliable financial information to enable leaders and managers to incorporate cost considerations into their decision-making; provide transparent reporting to Congress and the American people on the use of appropriated resources and the achievement of established Army-wide performance objectives; and manage and coordinate programs for the accession, training, and professional development of Army resource managers.
f. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations and Environment
i. The Assistant Secretary position is currently vacant.
ii. The office has responsibility for policy development, program oversight and coordination of a wide variety of Army activities. These include (but are not limited to): design, construction, operations, maintenance and management of Army installations; privatization of Army family housing, real estate, utilities and other infrastructure programs; environmental compliance, clean-up and site disposal programs; and management of the Army's safety and occupational health programs. ASA-I&E also co-chairs the Installations Program Evaluation Group (PEG) of the Army Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (APPBS).
iii. Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management
1. The Assistant Chief is LTG Robert Wilson, USA
a. As a serving officer, LTG Wilson also reports to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army
2. Provides policy formulation, strategy development, enterprise integration, program analysis and integration, requirements and resource determination, and best business practices for services, programs, and installation support to Soldiers, Families, and Civilians of an expeditionary Army in a time of persistent conflict.
g. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology
h. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
i. The Assistant Secretary is Thomas R. Lamont.
ii. The mission is firmly grounded in statute and regulation. Title 10 of the United States Code establishes the ASA (M&RA) as an entity and provides the mission foundation and states that the ASA (M&RA) has, as its principal duty, "the overall supervision of manpower and reserve component affairs of the Department of the Army." ASA (M&RA) serves as the Army's lead for civilian and military manpower policy, human resources, the review of soldier records, reserve/active component force structure policy, the Army-wide EEO Program and other critical matters as part of the Army leadership. In fulfilling this mission, ASA (M&RA) will lead, shape, direct and manage Army activities, working in collaboration with our partners, within the human capital enterprise. Beyond the traditional components of human resource management, the ASA (M&RA) also has responsibility for providing oversight and direction to the Army's total force management, manpower and workforce management programs. This authority extends to all five components of the Army (i.e., Active, Guard, Reserve military, civilian and contractor). Additionally, the Secretariat's oversight and direction extends to training, readiness and mobilization policies, plans and programs affecting the Army (Active and Reserve Components) with a strong emphasis on reviewing all policies and programs pertaining to mobilization, demobilization and accessibility of the Reserve Components.
i. Chief Information Officer/G-6
i. The Director is LTG Jeffrey A. Sorenson, USA.
1. As a serving officer, LTG Sorenson also reports to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.
ii. Provide architecture, governance, portfolio management, strategy, C4 IT acquisition oversight and operational capabilities to enable joint expeditionary net-centric information dominance for the Army.
iii. It would appear to me to have better coordination if the responsibilities of this office were switched over to DoD directly.
j. Army Auditor General
i. The Army Audit Agency serves America's Army by providing objective and independent auditing services. We help the Army make informed decisions, resolve issues, use resources effectively and efficiently, and satisfy statutory and fiduciary responsibilities. In fulfilling this mission, Agency employees aim to be role models and innovators, and to perform their duties objectively, fairly, and with the highest professional integrity.
ii. How do you provide objective and independent auditing services if you work for the folks you’re auditing? This position should be moved over to the GAO.
k. Director of the Army Staff
l. Inspector General
m. Chief, Legislative Liaison
i. The Chief is MG Bernard S. Champoux, USA.
1. As a serving officer, MG Champoux also reports to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.
ii. The Office of the Chief of Legislative Liaison facilitates the partnership between the Army and Congress in order to ensure support for the Army’s needs.
iii. Excess redundancy. Move the position over to DoD directly.
n. Chief, Public Affairs
i. The Chief is MG Kenneth J. Bergner, USA.
1. As a serving officer, MG Bergtner also reports to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.
ii. Responsible for all communication issues involving the United States Army including the professional development of military and civilian Public Affairs personnel. He is charged with the formulation of communication and public affairs strategies, plans, and policies, and serves as the senior advisor to the Secretary of the Army and other senior Department of Defense leaders on communication matters relating to the Army.
iii. Shouldn’t the Chief, Public Affairs work for the Chief Information Officer?
o. Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Office
i. The Director is Ms. Tracey Pinson.
ii. Our vision is to be an integral part of the Army team and to help small businesses and America's Army meet the challenges of this century. Our goal is to establish the Army as the premier organization for the promotion of and assistance to Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs), Service-Disabled/Veteran-Owned Small Business and HUBZone Small Business. Special emphasis is placed on assisting concerns that have been historically underutilized or have had difficulty participating in our procurement process. It is our intent to bring faster, more efficient information on Army forecasted procurement opportunities, thereby providing the business community adequate time to develop business strategies. While DOD has closed many bases, installations and properties, the Army has more than 200 buying activities working diligently to accomplish our small business program goals. Our Mission is to ensure that every small business concern and HBCU/MI that wishes to do business with the Army has the necessary knowledge about the program and tools to successfully participate either as a prime contractor or a subcontractor.
iii. Another program that needs to be split up, some of it going to DVA, some to SBA and some just going away.
p. Office of the General Counsel
i. The General Counsel position is currently vacant.
ii. The General Counsel is the chief lawyer of the Army ultimately responsible for determining the Army's position on any legal question. The General Counsel serves as legal counsel to the Secretary, Under Secretary, five Assistant Secretaries, and other members of the Army Secretariat. The General Counsel also exercises technical supervision over the Office of the Judge Advocate General, the Office of the Command Counsel, Army Materiel Command, and the Office of the Chief Counsel, Corps of Engineers.
2. Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
3. Chief of Staff of the Army
a. The Chief is GEN George W. Casey, USA.
b. Vice Chief of Staff of the Army
i. The Vice Chief is GEN Peter W. Chiarelli, USA
ii. The Vice Chief actually runs the Army whereas the Chief, who is responsible, spends his time with the JCS.
c. Judge Advocate General
i. The Judge Advocate General is LTG Scott C. Black, JAGC, USA
d. Surgeon General
i. The Surgeon General is LTG Eric B. Schoomaker, MC, USA
e. Chief of Chaplains
i. The Chief is MG Douglas L. Carver, CHC, USA
f. Chief, National Guard Bureau
i. The Chief is GEN Craig R. McKinley, Air National Guard of the United States
g. Chief, Army Reserve
i. The Chief is LTG Jack C. Stultz, USAR
h. Sergeant Major of the Army
i. SMA Kenneth O. Preston, USA
ii. I’ve met with SMA Preston on half a dozen occasions, split equally between socially and professionally. He’s one hell of a guy.
i. Deputy Chief of Staff/G-4 (Logistics)
i. The G-4 is LTG Mitchell H. Stevenson, USA
j. Deputy Chief of Staff/G-8 (Programs)
i. The G-8 is LTG Steven Speakes, USA
k. Deputy Chief of Staff/G-1 (Personnel)
i. LTG Michelle D. Rochelle, USA
l. Deputy Chief of Staff/G-2 (Intelligence)
i. LTG Richard P. Zahner, USA
m. Deputy Chief of Staff/G-3 (Operations), G-5 (Plans), and G-7 (Training)
i. LTG James D. Thurman, USA
n. Army Command Structure
i. Training & Doctrine Command, Ft. Monroe, VA
1. GEN Martin E. Dempsey, USA, Commanding General
2. TRADOC recruits, trains, and educates the Army's Soldiers; develops leaders; supports training in units; develops doctrine; establishes standards; and builds the future Army.
ii. Army Material Command, Alexandria, VA
1. GEN Ann E. Dunwoody, USA, Commander
2. AMC provides superior technology, acquisition support and logistics to ensure dominant land force capability for Soldiers, the United States, and our Allies.
iii. Forces Command, Ft. McPherson, GA
1. GEN Charles E. Campbell, USA, Commander
2. FORSCOM trains, mobilizes, deploys, sustains, transforms, and reconstitutes assigned conventional forces, providing relevant and ready land power to combatant commanders.
o. Army Service Component Commands
i. US Army Central & Third Army, Ft. McPherson, GA
1. LTG William G. Webster, USA, Commanding General
2. FORSCOM trains, mobilizes, deploys, sustains, transforms, and reconstitutes assigned conventional forces, providing relevant and ready land power to combatant commanders.
3. The command will be relocating to Shaw AFB, SC as per BRAC
ii. US Army North & Fifth Army, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
1. LTG Thomas R. Turner, Commanding General
2. USARNORTH is the assigned Army Service Component Command (ASCC) to the United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and provides continuous oversight and control of Army operations throughout the USNORTHCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR
iii. US Army South, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
1. MG Keith M. Huber, USA, Commanding General
2. USARSO is the assigned Army Service Component Command (ASCC) to the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) and provides continuous oversight and control of Army operations throughout the USSOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
iv. US Army Europe & Seventh Army, Heidelberg, Germany
1. GEN Carter F. Hamm, Commanding General
2. USAREUR is the Army Service Component Command (ASCC) assigned to the United States European Command (USEUCOM) and provides continuous oversight and control of Army operations throughout the EUCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
v. US Army Pacific, Ft. Shafter, HI
1. LTG Benjamin R. Mixon, USA, Commanding General
2. USARPAC is the assigned Army Service Component Command (ASCC) to the United States Pacific Command USPACOM and provides continuous oversight and control of army operations throughout the USPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) less the Korean Peninsula.
vi. Eighth Army, Yong San, Korea
1. LTG Joseph F. Fil, Jr, USA, Commanding General
2. EUSA is the assigned Army Service Component Command (ASCC) to the United States Forces Korea (USFK) and will provide continuous oversight and control of Army operations throughout the USFK Area of Responsibility (AOR).
vii. US Army Special Operations Command, Ft. Bragg, NC
1. LTG John F. Mulholland, Jr, USA, Commanding General
2. USASOC is the assigned Army Service Component Command (ASCC) to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
viii. Military Surface Deployment & Distribution Command, Scott AFB, IL
1. BG James Hodge, USA, Commander
2. SDDC is the assigned Army Service Component Command (ASCC) to the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM).
ix. US Army Space & Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command, Huntsville, AL
1. LTG Kevin T. Campbell, USA, Commanding General
2. USASMDC/ARSTRAT is the assigned Army Service Component Command (ASCC) to the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and provides continuous oversight, control, integration, and coordination of Army forces supporting USSTRATCOM.
p. Direct Reporting Units
i. US Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Signal Command (Army), Ft. Huachuca, AZ
1. MG Susan Lawrence, USA, Commanding General
2. NETCOM/9th SC(A) is designated as a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) and reports directly to the Army Chief Information Officer (CIO)/G-6. The NETCOM/9th SC is the single Army authority to operate, control, and defend the Army’s information structure at the enterprise level.
ii. US Army Medical Command, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
1. LTG Eric B. Schoomaker, Surgeon General of the Army
2. MEDCOM is designated as a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) by the Secretary of the Army. The MEDCOM provides medical, dental, and veterinary capabilities to the Army and designated DoD activities; operates fixed facilities; conducts medical research, materiel development and acquisition; educates and trains personnel; and develops medical concepts, doctrine, and systems to support Army healthcare delivery.
iii. US Army Intelligence & Security Command, Ft. Belvoir, VA
1. MG David B. Lacquement, USA, Commanding General
a. PCS orders announced 1 June 2009
2. INSCOM is designated by the Secretary of the Army as a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) and reports directly to the Army DCS, G-2. The INSCOM synchronizes the operations of all INSCOM units to produce intelligence in support of the Army, Combatant Commands, and the National intelligence community.
iv. US Army Criminal Investigation Command, Ft. Belvoir, VA
1. BG Rodney L. Johnson, USA, Provost Marshal General of the Army
2. USACIDC is designated as a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) by the Secretary of the Army. The USACIDC conducts sensitive or special interest investigations as directed by the Secretary of the Army or the Chief of Staff of the Army; plans for and provides personal security (protective services) for DoD and Department of the Army officials as designated by the Secretary of the Army or the Chief of Staff of the Army; provides criminal investigative support to all Army elements including forensic support; maintains overall responsibility for Army investigations of controlled substances; conducts and controls all Army investigations of serious crimes, less serious crimes, upon request, or as necessary for effective Army law enforcement, and fraud; and other crimes arising in Army procurement activities.
v. US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, DC
1. LTG Robert L. Van Antwerp, Engrs, Chief Engineer of the Army
2. USACE is designated as a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) by the Secretary of the Army. The USACE provides engineering services and capabilities in support of National interests.
vi. Military District of Washington, Ft. McNair, D.C.
1. MG Richard J. Rowe, Jr, Commanding General
2. MDW is designated as a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) by the Secretary of the Army and reports directly to the Chief of Staff of the Army. The MDW is a geographic command with responsibilities that extend throughout the U.S. National Capitol Region (NCR) – Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
vii. US Army Test & Evaluation Command, Arlington, VA
1. MG Robert A. Nadeau, USA, Commander
2. ATEC is designated as a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) by the Secretary of the Army and reports directly to the Chief of Staff of the Army. The ATEC plans, integrates, and conducts: experiments, developmental testing, independent operational testing, and independent evaluations and assessments to provide essential information to acquisition decision makers and Commanders.
viii. United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
1. LGEN Franklin L. Hagenback, USA, Superintendent
2. USMA is designated as a Direct Report Unit (DRU) by the Secretary of the Army and reports directly to the Chief of Staff of the Army. The mission of the USMA is to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army.
ix. US Army Reserve Command, Ft. McPherson, GA
1. LTG Jack C. Stultz, USA, Commanding General
a. Double Hatted as Chief, Army Reserve
2. USARC is designated as a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) by the Secretary of the Army. The USARC provides trained and ready units and qualified Soldiers that are prepared to mobilize and support the armed services during time of war or national emergency, and at such other times as national security may require filling the needs of the armed forces.
x. US Army Acquisition Support Center, Ft. Belvoir, VA
1. Craig A. Spisak, Director
2. USAASC is designated as a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) by the Secretary of the Army and reports directly to the ASA (ALT). The USAASC supports the readiness of the Army by continually improving the Army's capability through all stages of materiel development, developing a professional acquisition workforce and supporting the acquisition community at all levels.
xi. US Army Installation Management Command, Arlington, VA
1. LTG Robert Wilson, USA, Commander
a. Double Hatted as Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management
2. IMCOM is designated as a Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) and reports directly to the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM). The IMA manages Army installations to support readiness and mission execution, provide equitable services and facilities, optimize resources, sustain the environment and enhance the well-being of the Military community.
q. Corps
i. I Corps, Ft. Lewis, WA
1. LTG Charles H. Jacoby, Jr, USA, Commanding General
ii. III Corps, Ft. Hood, TX
1. LTG Rick Lynch, USA, Commanding General
iii. V Corps, Heidelberg, Germany
1. LTG Kenneth W. Hunzecker, USA, Commanding General
iv. XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft. Bragg, NC
1. LTG Lloyd J. Austin, III, USA, Commanding General

Unified Combat Commands reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense or the Joint Chiefs of Staff commanded by US Army General Officers. Unified Combat Commandsd are made up of units from all branches of the DoD. When the commanders are transferred they are normally replaced by an officer from a different branch of the service. However, that is not always the case.

I. United States European Command, Stuttgart, Germany
a. GEN John Craddock, USA, Commander
b. VADM Richard K. Gallagher, USN, Deputy Commander
b. The command mission statement describes an enduring strategic environment, rather than an end state, and more accurately recognizes the need for continuing and expanded U.S. engagement throughout the command's area of focus. The widespread assurance that our nation is committed to our allies and partners and will decisively respond to threat and crises strengthens our welcome and gives a special significance to our presence in the theater. Credible U.S. military commitment, presence, influence and action are fundamental elements of this strategic environment.
II. United States Central Command, MacDill AFB, FL
a. GEN David H. Petraeus, USA, Commander
b. LGEN John R. Allen, USMC, Deputy Commander
b. With national and international partners, U.S. Central Command promotes cooperation among nations, responds to crises, and deters or defeats state and nonstate aggression, and supports development and, when necessary, reconstruction in order to establish the conditions for regional security, stability, and prosperity.

All in all, I have no real issues with the DoA. A few of the functions should be merged into DoD or other agencies and President Obama still hasn't filled a number of key slots, but other than that, on paper the department looks pretty good.

God Bless the United States Army.
Gunner Sends