BRIGADIER GENERAL PAUL C. GENEREUX, JR.

Assistant Adjutant General - Army, New York National Guard

Brigadier General Paul C. Genereux, Jr. is Assistant Adjutant General - Army, New York National Guard. He is responsible for ensuring that New York Army National Guard units are prepared to mobilize in support of federal or state missions. General Genereux has placed a special emphasis on reintegrating our returning veterans to ensure a safe transition to civilian life and caring for families before, during and after mobilization.

General Genereux was direct commissioned into the Army Reserves as a first lieutenant in February 1978. Prior to his current position, he served as Commander, 42nd Infantry 'Rainbow' Division. The 42nd Infantry Division has units in 16 different states and the District of Columbia. As commander he was responsible for establishing goals, objectives and providing leadership and guidance to ensure the division's success in peacetime and in combat. General Genereux has held a wide variety of command and staff positions. He deployed in May 2004, serving as the Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver), 42nd Infantry Division. During this period, the 42nd Infantry Division was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as the Multinational Division, North Central and Task Force Liberty. Prior to becoming the Assistant Division Commander, 42nd Infantry Division (Maneuver) General Genereux served as Deputy Commander, 53rd Troop Command and Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force-3 in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in New York City.

EDUCATION:

1972 Manhattan College, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Manhattan, New York
2001 United States Army War College, by Correspondence
2001 United States Army War College, Master of Science, Strategic Studies, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. February 1978 - December 1978, Operations Officer, 300th Civil Affairs Group, Riverdale, Maryland
2. December 1978 - February 1980, Scout Platoon Leader, Combat Support Company, 1st Battalion, 71st Infantry, 42nd Infantry Division, Staten Island, New York
3. March 1980 - December 1980, Heavy Mortar Platoon Leader, Combat Support Company, 1st Battalion, Staten Island, New York
4. December 1980 - September 1983, Commander, Combat Support Company, 1st Battalion, Staten Island, New York
5. October 1983 - March 1984, Commander, Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 101st Cavalry, 42nd Infantry Division, Staten Island, New York
6. April 1984 - January 1987, Commander, A Troop, 1st Squadron, 101st Cavalry, 42nd Infantry Division, Staten Island, New York
7. February 1987 - November 1988, S-2 (Intelligence), 1st Squadron, 101st Cavalry, 42nd Infantry Division, Staten Island, New York
8. December 1988 - February 1993, S-3, 1st Squadron, 101st Cavalry, 42nd Infantry Division, Staten Island, New York
9. March 1993 - August 1993, Executive Officer, 1st Squadron, 101st Cavalry, 42nd Infantry Division, Staten Island, New York
10. September 1993 - September 1995, Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 101st Cavalry, 42nd Infantry Division, Staten Island, New York
11. October 1995 - September 1996, S-5 (Civil Affairs), 27th Infantry Brigade (Enhanced), Syracuse, New York
12. October 1996 - March 2000, Commander, 1st Battalion, 101st Cavalry, 42nd Infantry Division, Staten Island, New York
13. April 2000 - June 2000, Assistant Chief of Staff G-4, 42nd Infantry Division, Troy, New York
14. July 2000 - March 2001, Liaison Officer, State Area Command, Latham, New York
15. March 2001 - December 2001, Deputy Commanding General, 53rd Troop Command, Valhalla, New York
16. January 2002 - June 2003, Commander, 3rd Brigade, 42nd Infantry Division, Buffalo, New York
17. July 2003 - July 2004, Assistant Division Commander (Training), 42nd Infantry Division, Troy, New York
18. July 2003 - February 2006, Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver), 42nd Infantry Division Forward 3, Troy, New York
19. March 2006 - May 2009, Commander, 42nd Infantry Division, Troy, New York
20. May 2009 - Present, Assistant Adjutant General - Army, New York National Guard, Valhalla, New York

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver and 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
National Defense Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Service Stars)
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hourglass)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:

First Lieutenant USAR 25 February 1978
First Lieutenant ARNG 12 December 1978
Captain 23 January 1981
Major 1 January 1989
Lieutenant Colonel 31 December 1995
Colonel 3 July 2000
Brigadier General 27 May 2004

(Current as of July 2011)