Posted on Aug 13, 2018
Where can I find a breakdown of Army Generals by original branch?
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I've done some google searches, tried pulling up lists of generals, and there are many lists. I could go through one by one for all of them but I figure there is something floating around out there that has done that already.
The basis for this search is that some cadets are changing their branch choices to go combat arms for career reasons. They can do what they want, I'd like to give them some evidence to go off of though, some want non combat arms jobs and a military career that doesn't stagnate. The military is what you make of it, not looking to debate these points or their reasoning. Just looking for statistics, thank you for your help.
The basis for this search is that some cadets are changing their branch choices to go combat arms for career reasons. They can do what they want, I'd like to give them some evidence to go off of though, some want non combat arms jobs and a military career that doesn't stagnate. The military is what you make of it, not looking to debate these points or their reasoning. Just looking for statistics, thank you for your help.
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SGT (Join to see) if you are trying to get a list of GOs by branch, you are better of going to the Center and School for each of the branches as they'll have their history of who the Chief was.
Additionally, you could go to GOMO on the Army Senior Leader Development page (CAC so I can't get you a link) and you can see the bio for every current and retired Army GO. some notables:
- GEN McConville - Aviation
- GEN Odierno - Field Artillery
- GEN Gus Perna - Infantry then Ordnance
- GEN Milley - Infantry even though he is a long tabber.
- GEN LaPorte - Armor even though he was an aviator
- GEN JD Thurman - Armor
- LTG Terry Tucker - Armor
- MG Vincent Boles - Ordnance
- GEN Paul Kern - Armor
- GEN Nicholson - Infantry
- BG Fletcher - Aviation
- LTG John Morgan - FA
- MG Warton - QM
- LTG McMaster - Armor
- BG John Hort - IN
Fact: there are more combat arms raised general officers. I could tell you the day I was commissioned I would never be the Chief of Staff of the Army or the Chairman of the JCS because I was an Ordnance Officer. Water is wet, sky is blue. It is what it is.
Cadets have more chance of being hit by lightning than becoming a GO. Go be the best officer you can be. Take care of soldiers and accomplish the mission. Keep up with branch progression, education, and family. If you make it, don't forget where you come from. If you don't, congratulations youre just like everyone else. I direct them to DA PAM 600-3 that states that promotion to lieutenant colonel should be considered a successful career. Don't go chasing stars. Cosmic level Luck and timing are at work and there is little you can do but be prepared, accept that you left it all on the field, and be thankful for what you did achieve. Kind of a downer, but there it is.
They can try and rearrange the deck chairs by changing branches, but they may end up screwing themselves out of an opportunity to succeed, especially if they are lobbying to go to their #1 choice that has already given them a down vote. For better, for worse they passed on you once. Take the hint.
Additionally, you could go to GOMO on the Army Senior Leader Development page (CAC so I can't get you a link) and you can see the bio for every current and retired Army GO. some notables:
- GEN McConville - Aviation
- GEN Odierno - Field Artillery
- GEN Gus Perna - Infantry then Ordnance
- GEN Milley - Infantry even though he is a long tabber.
- GEN LaPorte - Armor even though he was an aviator
- GEN JD Thurman - Armor
- LTG Terry Tucker - Armor
- MG Vincent Boles - Ordnance
- GEN Paul Kern - Armor
- GEN Nicholson - Infantry
- BG Fletcher - Aviation
- LTG John Morgan - FA
- MG Warton - QM
- LTG McMaster - Armor
- BG John Hort - IN
Fact: there are more combat arms raised general officers. I could tell you the day I was commissioned I would never be the Chief of Staff of the Army or the Chairman of the JCS because I was an Ordnance Officer. Water is wet, sky is blue. It is what it is.
Cadets have more chance of being hit by lightning than becoming a GO. Go be the best officer you can be. Take care of soldiers and accomplish the mission. Keep up with branch progression, education, and family. If you make it, don't forget where you come from. If you don't, congratulations youre just like everyone else. I direct them to DA PAM 600-3 that states that promotion to lieutenant colonel should be considered a successful career. Don't go chasing stars. Cosmic level Luck and timing are at work and there is little you can do but be prepared, accept that you left it all on the field, and be thankful for what you did achieve. Kind of a downer, but there it is.
They can try and rearrange the deck chairs by changing branches, but they may end up screwing themselves out of an opportunity to succeed, especially if they are lobbying to go to their #1 choice that has already given them a down vote. For better, for worse they passed on you once. Take the hint.
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LTC Jason Mackay
SGT (Join to see) - you could also get these Army Public Rosters..there ain't more than one or two these a year:
https://info.publicintelligence.net/USArmy-OfficerRoster-2012.pdf
https://info.publicintelligence.net/USArmy-OfficerRoster-2012.pdf
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LTC Jason Mackay
SGT (Join to see) - this one is actually very telling. It has all the way back to COL(P)s in 2012...that were promoted to GO ranks. Without getting into muck and being disrespectful some retired, some got relieved, and, some are still serving. Recommend looking this list over with a Sr O5 who can tell you career backstory on GOs on this list.
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LTC Jason Mackay
CPT Gabe Snell - thanks Gabe. I have been told lately I am too negative. Well Sunshine, my phone don't ring at 3am for birthday cake in the break room.
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Thank you Sir, I wan't sure where to start looking. I'll comb through the file you provided and get a breakdown for my fellow cadets.
I'm planning to do much as you suggested, take care of my troops and they'll take care of me. Something I learned as a Joe myself. I plan to give it my all and see where that takes me, my fellow cadets as well.
I'm planning to do much as you suggested, take care of my troops and they'll take care of me. Something I learned as a Joe myself. I plan to give it my all and see where that takes me, my fellow cadets as well.
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Active Duty Military Personnel by Service and Rank, Data from June 2014
The total strength of the United States Army:
O-1O 11
O-9 49
O-8 114
O-7 141
The total strength of the United States Army:
O-1O 11
O-9 49
O-8 114
O-7 141
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You could ask you BDE S1 for the breakdown of General slots in each branch, the S1 Chief has access to systems that can provide the exact data you are looking for.
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