Raymond T. Odierno, MA Biography |
| Title: |
US General in the Multi-National Force - Iraq (MNF-I) |
| Position: |
Not Clearly Pro or Con to the question "Should the US Have Attacked Iraq?" |
| Reasoning: |
"As I reflect on my nomination to be appointed the next Multinational Force Iraq commander, I'm both humbled and honored. I understand the great cost that our nation has endured in Iraq. I also understand the importance of our mission there and the responsibility that comes with this position."
"Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee," www.centcom.mil, May 22, 2008
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| Theoretical Expertise Ranking: |
Experts
Individuals with PhD's, JD's, or equivalent advanced degrees in fields relevant to the US - Iraq conflict. Also top-level government officials (such as foreign leaders, US presidents, Founding Fathers, Supreme Court Justices, members of legislative bodies, cabinet members, military leaders, etc.) with positions relevant to the US - Iraq conflict. |
| Involvement and Affiliations: |
US General in the Multi-National Force - Iraq (MNF-I), 2008-present
Commanding General, US Army III Corps, 2006-2008
Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 2004-2006
Commanding General, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized), 2001-2004
Former Arms Control Officer, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Former Chief of Staff, V Corps, US Army Europe
Former Assistant Division Commander (Support), 1st Armored Division
Former Deputy Commanding General, TASK FORCE HAWK, Albania
Former Director, Force Management, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, US Army, Washington, DC
Former Commander, Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division
Former Commander, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery, 7th Infantry Division
Former Platoon Leader and Survey Officer, 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, 56th Field Artillery Brigade
Executive Officer, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery and the Division Artillery, 3rd Armored Division |
| Education: |
MA, Nuclear Effects Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1986
MA, National Security and Strategy, Naval War College
Graduate, Army War College
BS, United States Military Academy at West Point, 1976 |
| Other: |
Became a four-star General when he took over the command from General David Petraeus on Sep. 16, 2008
Medals received: Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with five oak leaf clusters), Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with three oak leaf clusters), Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal |
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