MAJOR GENERAL PATRICK D. WILSON
Retired, April 29, 2010
Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Pacific
Major General Patrick D. Wilson assumed duties as Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Pacific; Fort Shafter, Hawaii in April 2007. United States Army Pacific's mission is to provide United States Pacific Command with trained and ready forces in support of security operations, from engagement to warfighting to promote regional stability and ensure successful crisis response or decisive victory. During his time at United States Army Pacific he has worked with Joint Task Force-Homeland Defense involving Defense in Support of Civil Authorities, Homeland Defense and Security issues, lead the Disaster Management Exchange with China, worked with Global Peace Operating Initiatives events, and participated in numerous national and international events.
General Wilson began his military service in 1976 as an enlisted Soldier. He attended the Utah Military Academy's Officer Candidate School and was commissioned in 1979. Prior to his assignment in the United States Army Pacific, he served as the Commander of I Corps Artillery at Camp Williams, Utah. He concurrently served as the Deputy Commanding General, Army National Guard, at the United States Army Field Artillery School. He has been responsible for the deployment and recovery of numerous organic artillery units including Battery and Battalion sized combat forces in support of Operation Enduring and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has served as the Joint Task Force Deputy Commander and the Joint Task Force Fire Support Coordinating Officer for numerous international exercises. He has commanded at the Regiment, Battalion and Battery levels.
EDUCATION:
1978 Southern Utah State College, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Cedar City, Utah
2001 United States Army War College, Master of Science, Strategic Studies, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
2001 Joint Targeting Staff Course, Joint Targeting, Dam-neck, Virginia
2009 Joint Command Training Course, Defense in Support of Civil Authorities, Colorado Springs, Colorado
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. June 1979 - July 1979, Platoon Leader, Air Defense Section, 2nd Battalion, 222 Field Artillery, Cedar City, Utah
2. July 1979 - September 1980, Assistant Executive Officer, C Battery, 2nd Battalion 222 Field Artillery, Manti, Utah
3. September 1980 - July 1981, Assistant Executive Officer, A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 222 Field Artillery, Richfield, Utah
4. July 1981 - July 1984, Executive Officer, A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 222 Field Artillery, Richfield, Utah
5. July 1984 - July 1987, Commander, A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 222 Field Artillery, Richfield, Utah
6. July 1987 - August 1987, Communications and Electronics Staff Officer, 2nd Battalion, 222 Field Artillery, Cedar City, Utah
7. August 1987 - October 1989, S-2, 2nd Battalion, 222 Field Artillery, Cedar City, Utah
8. October 1989 - July 1992, S-3, 2nd Battalion, 222 Field Artillery, Cedar City, Utah
9. July 1992 - January 1994, Operations Officer, I Corps Artillery, Salt Lake City, Utah
10. January 1994 - July 1995, G-2, I Corps Artillery, Salt Lake City, Utah
11. July 1995 - June 1997, Commander, 2nd Battalion, 222 Field Artillery, Cedar City, Utah
12. June 1997 - May 1998, Deputy Chief of Staff, Utah State Area Regional Command, Salt Lake City, Utah
13. May 1998 - March 2001, Commander, 640th Regional Training Institute, Riverton, Utah
14. March 2001 - April 2007, Commander, I Corps Artillery, Riverton, Utah
16. April 2007 - April 2010, Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Pacific, Fort Shafter, Hawaii
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Achievement Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 1 Oak Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hour Glass)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (with '9' Numeral)
Utah Medal of Merit
Utah Commendation Medal
Utah Achievement Ribbon (with two bronze beehives)
Utah Service Ribbon (with three silver beehives)
Utah Emergency Service Ribbon
2002 Olympic Winter Games Service Ribbon
Utah Recruiting Ribbon
Utah Basic Training Ribbon
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
June 1999 - Present, Sevier School District, Assistant Superintendent Business Services
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Field Artillery Association
Government Financial Officers Association
International Association of School Business Officials
National Guard Association of the United States
National Guard Association of Utah
Rotary International
Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
Utah School Boards Health Insurance Pool, Board of Directors
Utah School Boards Risk Management Pool, Board of Directors
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Second Lieutenant 2LT ARNG 25 June 1979
First Lieutenant 1LT ARNG 24 June 1982
Captain CPT ARNG 16 August 1984
Major MAJ ARNG 07 December 1989
Lieutenant Colonel LTC ARNG 13 January 1994
Colonel COL ARNG 25 September 1998
Brigadier General BG (Line) ARNG 21 March 2001
Major General (Line) 11 April 2007
(Current as of June 2010)