MAJOR GENERAL JAMES G. BLANEY

The Adjutant General, Wisconsin National Guard

Major General James Blaney assumed duties as The Adjutant General, Madison, Wisconsin on August 21, 1997. As The Adjutant General, he acts as primary advisor to the Governor and on all matters pertaining to the Wisconsin National Guard. Major General Blaney acts as the Commander for the Wisconsin National Guard.

The General's active military service began in 1960 as a enlisted soldier. Called to Federal service in 1961 with the 32d Infantry Division. He was commissioned an Armor officer following the completion of State Officer Candidate School on July 7, 1963 and changed branch to Infantry in 1971. Prior to his present assignment, Major General Blaney served as Deputy Adjutant General-Army, Commander, 32d Separate Infantry Brigade, Troop Command Commander, Commandant, Wisconsin Military Academy and as a Battalion Commander along with numerous other staff positions.

EDUCATION:

1964 Armor Officer Basic Course
1964 Wisconsin State College - BS - Physical Education
1969 Wisconsin State College - MS - Education
1976 Infantry Officer Advanced Course
1979 Command and General Staff College
1984 Army War College
1986 Reserve Component National Security Course
1995 Capstone General and Flag Officer Course

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Jun 63 - Dec67, Platoon Leader, Headquarters Troop, 1^st Squadron, 105^th Cavalry, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Sparta, Wisconsin
2. Dec 67 - Oct 68, Special Services Officer, Headquarters Detachment, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Madison, Wisconsin
3. Nov 68 - Dec 70, Military Leadership Instructor, Headquarters Detachment, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Madison, Wisconsin
4. Jan 71 - Dec 74, Commander, Company A, 2d Battalion, 128^th Infantry, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
5. Jan 75 - Oct 75, S2, 2d Battalion, 128^th Infantry, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
6. Oct 75 - Oct 75, Adjutant, Headquarters Detachment, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Madison, Wisconsin
7. Nov 75 - Mar 76, Training Officer, Headquarters Detachment, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Madison, Wisconsin
8. Mar 76 - Nov77, Operations Officer (Wisconsin Military Academy), Headquarters Detachment, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Madison, Wisconsin
9. Nov 77 - Oct 78, S3, 2d Battalion, 128^th Infantry, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
10. Oct 78 - Jan 80, Executive Officer, 2d Battalion, 128^th Infantry, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
11. Feb 80 - Apr 80, Operations and Intelligence Officer, 2d Battalion, 128^th Infantry, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
12. May 80 - Aug 83, Commander, 2d Battalion, 128^th Infantry, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
13. Aug 83 - Jun 84, Temporary Additional Position (Personnel Staff Officer) with attendance at US Army War College, Headquarters, State Area Command, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Madison, Wisconsin
14. Jul 84 - Aug 87, Commandant, Wisconsin Military Academy, Detachment 2, Headquarters, State Area Command, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin
15. Aug 87 - Apr 90, Commander, Troop Command, Detachment 1, Headquarters, State Area Command, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
16. Apr 90 - Mar 91, Deputy Brigade Commander, 32d Separate Infantry Brigade, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
17. Apr 91 - Jul 95, Brigade Commander, 32d Separate Infantry Brigade, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
18. Aug 95 - Feb 96, Assistant Adjutant General for Special Operations, Headquarters, State Area Command, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Madison, Wisconsin
19. Feb 96 - Aug 97, Deputy Adjutant General-Army, Headquarters, State Area Command, Wisconsin Army National Guard, Madison, Wisconsin
20. Aug 97 - Present, The Adjutant General, Wisconsin National Guard, Headquarters, State Area Command, Madison, Wisconsin

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with Silver Oak Leak Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hour Glass Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon

CIVILIAN OCCUPATLION

The Adjutant General - State classified civil service position. Wisconsin National Guard, Madison, Wisconsin

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS:

2LT ARNG 7Jul 63
1LT ARNG 6 Jul 66
CPT ARNG 1 Jan 71
MAJ ARNG 18 Mar 76
LTC ARNG 5 Jun 80
COL ARNG 18 Jul 85
BG (Line) ARNG 1 Jul 92
MG (Line) ARNG 30 Sep 97