Question about the "O's"

Sgt Packy Flickinger — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 07:34:39 -0400

Just watching the most realistic military TV show ever, (sarcasm) JAG.

Col Cresswell was selected to head up the Jag Corps but its a two star billet so they promoted him to MajGen skipping BrigGen. I'm not really up on promotions at that level, but can that possibly happen? I imagine it would piss off alot of one stars if it did. I know there are rare cases where rank can be jumped but not sure if this is one of them.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Oct 6 at 2014 7:38 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 07:38:51 -0400

Yep, it can happen. I have seen it with the AF JAG side.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2014 7:39 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 07:39:26 -0400

It can happen but is rare. It is a bit more common in the National Guard. My BCT commander on my last deployment went from COL to MG when he was selected to be the State's Adjutant General. It is a two star billet. This is a appointed position and is not something you promote into.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Oct 6 at 2014 7:40 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 07:40:24 -0400

Here is a link to his official Bio: http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/108386/lieutenant-general-christopher-f-burne.aspx-

Response by BG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2014 11:35 AM

BG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 11:35:21 -0400

Several specialist branches in the Army have a three star chief in order to work effectively at the top level, but no two star deputy. Examples are the Surgeon General (LTG Horoho) and TJAG (LTG Darpino). Both were promoted from one star to three star.