Commandant of the Army War College

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Seal of the Army War College
The "Light of Learning" statue at the Army War College

The commandant of the Army War College is the senior United States Army officer commanding the United States Army War College. As a direct reporting unit of the United States Army, the commandant is responsible to the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the United States Army for the successful running of the Army War College. Since 1986, the commandant's official residence is Quarters 1 in Carlisle Barracks.[1][2]

The position dates from 27 November 1901, when General Order 155 established a War College Board to advise the President of the United States and the direct the "intellectual exercise" of the Army. Major General Samuel B.M. Young was appointed president of the Board, thus making him the first President of the Army War College, despite the college only beginning operations under his successor, Brigadier General Tasker H. Bliss.[3] The position was retitled as Commandant of the Army War College with the appointment of Major General James W. McAndrew to the presidency in 1919.[4] Five commandants later became superintendent of the United States Military Academy.

The commandantship was vacant for two separate periods, both during wartime when classes were suspended: from August 1918 to June 1919 (during World War I) and from July 1940 to January 1950 (during World War II and the early postwar era).[4]

The commandant, since 1986, has consistently held the rank of major general.

Commandants

List of commandants in chronological order[4]

#[a] Rank[b] Name Photo Term began Term ended Term length Notes[c]
1 Major General Samuel B. M. Young YOUNG, S.B.M. GENERAL LCCN2016857332 (cropped).jpg 1 July 1902 15 August 1903 1 year, 45 days Oversaw the initial establishment of the Army War College. Later served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1903 to 1904 under the General Staff Act of 1903, which also enshrined the office of president of the Army War College into statutory law.
2 Brigadier General Tasker H. Bliss General Tasker Bliss.jpg 15 August 1903 15 April 1905 1 year, 243 days
3 Brigadier General Thomas H. Barry GenThomasHenryBarry2.jpg 4 December 1905 21 February 1907 1 year, 79 days Later served as Superintendent of the United States Military Academy from 1910 to 1912.
4 Brigadier General William W. Wotherspoon Portrait of William Wallace Wotherspoon.jpg 9 October 1907 19 June 1909 1 year, 253 days
5 Brigadier General Tasker H. Bliss General Tasker Bliss.jpg 21 June 1909 1 December 1909 163 days Later served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1917 to 1918.
6 Brigadier General William W. Wotherspoon Portrait of William Wallace Wotherspoon.jpg 1 December 1909 13 January 1912 2 years, 43 days Later served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army in 1914.
7 Brigadier General Albert L. Mills Albert L. Mills.png 2 February 1912 31 August 1912 211 days Medal of Honor recipient in the Spanish–American War. Previously served as Superintendent of the United States Military Academy from 1898 to 1906. Later served as Chief of the Militia Bureau from 1912 to 1916.
8 Brigadier General William Crozier William Crozier.jpg 1 September 1912 1 July 1913 303 days
9 Brigadier General Hunter Liggett Hunter Liggett.jpg 1 July 1913 22 April 1914 295 days
10 Brigadier General Montgomery M. Macomb 03-macomb l.jpg 22 April 1914 12 October 1916 2 years, 173 days
11 Brigadier General Joseph E. Kuhn Joseph E. Kuhn (cropped).jpg 1 February 1917 25 August 1917 205 days
May 1917 June 1919 25 months Army War College classes suspended during World War I.
12 Major General James W. McAndrew James W. McAndrew (cropped).jpg 15 June 1919 6 July 1921 2 years, 21 days
13 Major General Edward F. McGlachlin Jr. Edward F. McGlachlin, Jr.jpg 14 July 1921 30 June 1923 1 year, 351 days
20 Brigadier General Philip B. Peyton Portrait gray.png 1 December 1939 30 June 1940 212 days
1 July 1940 25 January 1950 9 years, 208 days Army War College classes suspended during and after World War II.
21 Lieutenant General Joseph M. Swing LTG Joseph M. Swing (cropped).jpg 1 April 1950 31 July 1951 1 year, 121 days
38 Major General Thomas F. Healy Portrait gray.png 26 October 1983 19 June 1985 1 year, 236 days
39 Major General James E. Thompson Jr. James E. Thompson Jr. (US Army General).jpg 20 June 1985 30 September 1987 2 years, 102 days
40 Major General Howard D. Graves Howard D. Graves.JPEG 1 October 1987 7 July 1989 1 year, 279 days Later served as Superintendent of the United States Military Academy from 1991 to 1996.
41 Major General Paul G. Cerjan Lt Gen Paul G. Cerjan.jpg 10 July 1989 18 August 1991 2 years, 39 days
42 Major General William A. Stofft Portrait gray.png 19 August 1991 25 July 1994 2 years, 340 days
43 Major General Richard A. Chilcoat Portrait of U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard A. Chilcoat(Uncovered)U.S. Army PHOTO by Mr. Russell F. Roederer, CIV - DPLA - 446fe46dd7a0ceba8092b553985c383a.jpeg 29 July 1994 25 July 1997 2 years, 361 days
44 Major General Robert H. Scales Jr. Portrait gray.png 3 August 1997 28 July 2000 2 years, 360 days
45 Major General Robert R. Ivany Portrait of U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert R. Ivany.jpg 31 July 2000 28 July 2003 2 years, 362 days
46 Major General David H. Huntoon Jr. Maj. Gen. David H. Huntoon, Commandant, U.S. Army War College.jpg 15 August 2003 21 January 2008 4 years, 159 days Later served as Superintendent of the United States Military Academy from 2010 to 2013.
47 Major General Robert M. Williams Portrait gray.png 22 January 2008 20 June 2010 2 years, 149 days
48 Major General Gregg F. Martin Gregg F. Martin (4).jpg 21 June 2010 14 June 2012 1 year, 359 days Later served as President of the National Defense University from 2012 to 2014.
49 Major General Anthony A. Cucolo III Anthony A. Cucolo III.jpg 15 June 2012 13 June 2014 1 year, 363 days
50 Major General William E. Rapp William E. Rapp (4).jpg 13 June 2014 28 July 2017 3 years, 45 days
51 Major General John S. Kem John S. Kem (4).jpg 28 July 2017 30 July 2020 3 years, 2 days
52 Major General Stephen J. Maranian Stephen J. Maranian (3).jpg 30 July 2020 31 August 2021 1 year, 32 days Directed revisions and innovations in curriculum and teaching methodologies; and hired faculty experienced with emerging issues such as futures, data analysis, and environmental security. Also, under his tenure, the "Strategic Studies Institute and Center for Strategic Leadership refocused their ideas and expertise in analysis and experimentation to align with pressing strategic issues".[5] Maranian was suspended as commandant in February 2021 amid a false allegation of sexual misconduct, but was reinstated in July after being cleared of all charges.[6][7]
53 Major General David C. Hill David C. Hill (7).jpg 31 August 2021 Incumbent 2 years, 135 days Served as acting Commandant from 9 February 2021 to 21 July 2021, during Maranian's suspension.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Repeat terms are to be bracketed with the same number. This is not an official numbering.
  2. ^ Highest rank held by the officeholder while serving as Commandant.
  3. ^ Achievements of the officeholder while serving as Commandant; notable military or political positions held post-commandantship, in particular leadership of other military institutions such as the U.S. Military Academy or U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.

References

  1. ^ Baltos, Corey (27 February 2012). "Commandant opens home to Carlisle Barracks families" (PDF). U.S. Army War College. USAWC Public Affairs. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Historic Carlisle Barracks - History of the Army War College". U.S. Army War College. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  3. ^ Newland, Samuel (17 August 2001). "A Centennial History of the US Army War College". USAWC Press. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Past Commandants as of 30/7/2020 - Army War College". usawc.libanswers.com. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  5. ^ "New assignments announced for MG Stephen J. Maranian, MG David C. Hill". www.army.mil. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  6. ^ Dickstein, Corey (18 February 2021). "Suspended Army War College commandant faces sexual assault investigation". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  7. ^ Mitchell, Ellen (21 July 2021). "Army reinstates War College commandant after abusive sexual contact allegations". The Hill. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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