BRIGADIER GENERAL ALAN C. GAYHART

Assistant Adjutant General - Army, Idaho National Guard

Brigadier General Alan C. Gayhart assumed the duties as the Assistant Adjutant General - Army, Idaho National Guard in December 2005. He also serves as the Commander, Idaho Army National Guard, responsible for the strength, training, readiness, and management of all Army National Guard units within Idaho.

General Alan C. Gayhart was commissioned through the Officer Candidate School in May 1977. Prior to receiving his commission, General Gayhart served as an enlisted member of the 116th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Idaho Army National Guard. He has served in increasing levels of responsibility in Cavalry and Armor units at all levels of command, including troop command with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Europe. General Gayhart has also served as the officer in charge of Military Support to Civilian Authorities, Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations and Chief of Staff for the State Headquarters, Idaho Army National Guard. He commanded the 116th Brigade Combat Team in Kirkuk/Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, during its deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III.

EDUCATION:

1995 Idaho State University, Bachelor of Arts, Education, Pocatello, Idaho
1997 U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. May 1977 - November 1979, Platoon Leader, G Troop, 2nd Squadron, 116th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Burley, Idaho
2. November 1979 - January 1981, Executive Officer, G Troop, 2nd Squadron, 116th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Burley, Idaho
3. January 1981 - January 1983, Troop Commander, G Troop, 2nd Squadron, 116th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Burley, Idaho
4. January 1983 - July 1983, S1, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Bad Kissingen, Germany
5. July 1983 - July 1985, Troop Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Bad Kissingen, Germany
6. July 1985 - December 1986, Fire Support Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 116th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Pocatello, Idaho
7. December 1986 - September 1987, Troop Commander, E Troop, 2nd Squadron, 116 Armored Cavalry Regiment, Gooding, Idaho
8. September 1987 - February 1989, S3, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 116th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Pocatello, Idaho
9. February 1989 - March 1992, S3, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade, Twin Falls, Idaho
10. March 1992 - January 1995, Commander, 2nd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade, Twin Falls, Idaho
11. January 1995 - July 1995, Deputy Brigade Commander, 116th Cavalry Brigade, Boise, Idaho
12. July 1995 - July 1996, S3, 116th Cavalry Brigade, Boise, Idaho
13. August 1996 - June 1997, Student, U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
14. July 1997 - October 1997, Plans, Operations, and Military Support to Civilian Authorities Officer, Headquarters, State Area Readiness Command, Boise, Idaho
15. October 1997 - April1999, Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations, Headquarters, State Area Readiness Command, Boise, Idaho
16. April 1999 - October 2003 - Chief of Staff, Headquarters, State Area Readiness Command, Boise, Idaho
17. October 2003 - May 2004, Commander, 116th Cavalry Brigade, Boise, Idaho
18. May 2004 - December 2005, Commander, 116th Brigade Combat Team, Kirkuk/Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
19. December 2005 - Present, Assistant Adjutant General - Army, Joint Force Headquarters, Idaho National Guard, Boise, Idaho

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Achievement Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leak Cluster and 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
National Defense Service Ribbon (with Bronze Service Star)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Iraqi Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hourglass and M device)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (with Numeral 2)
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon
Idaho Distinguished Service Medal
Idaho Reenlistment Ribbon
Idaho Service Ribbon (1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Idaho Basic Training Ribbon
Combat Action Badge

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS:

National Guard Association of the United States
Idaho Officers Association
Armor Officers Association
Army War College Alumni Association
Veterans of Foreign Wars

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:

Second Lieutenant ARNG 14 May 1977
First Lieutenant ARNG 13 May 1980
Captain ARNG 10 January 1982
Major ARNG 29 February 1988
Lieutenant Colonel ARNG 2 April 1992
Colonel ARNG 30 March 1998
Brigadier General (Line) ARNG 12 February 2004

(Current as of June 2008)