Assistant Adjutant General, Rhode Island National Guard
Brigadier General James F. Reed III assumed the duties as Assistant Adjutant General of Rhode Island, and Deputy Commanding General of the Rhode Island National Guard, on 17 October 1997. As Assistant Adjutant General, he represents The Adjutant General as required, and is responsible for formulating and developing plans and programs in response to requirements identified by the National Guard Bureau and The Adjutant General. He also serves as Chairman of the State Safety Committee, Army representative on the TQM Executive Council, and as Executive Director of the Army Quality Council.
The General's military service began in March 1957. He was commissioned an Air Defense officer following Officer Candidate School. Prior to this assignment, Brigadier General Reed was the Deputy STARC Commander/Chief of Staff, HQ STARC, RIARNG. In that capacity he served as supervisor and coordinator over the primary staff officers and special staff officers of the Rhode Island Army National Guard in concert with the stated guidance, objectives and vision of The Adjutant General, maintaining effective communications with the Assistant Adjutants General and major commanders of the Army and Air commands.
1975 US Command and General Staff College
1976 Johnson and Wales College - AS Degree - Business Management
1982 National Security Management Course
1986 Johnson and Wales College - BS Degree - Management
1995 Salve Regina University - MA Degree - International Relations
1. Aug 65 - Aug 65, Fixed Wing Aviator, Battery F, 103d FA, RIARNG
2. Sep 65 - Aug 66,Assistant XO, Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 103d FA, RIARN
3. Aug 66 - Jul 67, Executive Officer, Battery B, 2nd Battalion 103d FA, RIARNGJul 67-Jun
71, Platoon Leader, Battery B, 2nd Battalion (NH), 243d Artillery, RIARNG
4. Jun 71 - Jun 71, Battery Commander, Battery B, 2nd Bn (NH), 243d Artillery, RIARNG
5. Jul 71 - Jan 73, Company Commander, 343d CS General Supply Company, RIARNG
6. Jan 73 - Jan 74, Assistant S3, HHB 1st Battalion, 103d FA, RIARNG
7. Feb 74 - Nov 74, S2, HHB, 1st Battalion, 103d FA, RIARNG
8. Dec 74 - Oct 76, S1, HHB, 2nd Battalion, 103d FA, RIARNG
9. Oct 76 - Dec 76. Race Relations/Equal Opportunity Training Officer, HD, RIARNG
10. Dec 76 - Aug 79, Race Relations/Equal Opportunity Officer, HD, RIARNG
11. Aug 79 - Nov 79, Compliance Review Officer, Office of Human Relations, NGB (active
duty)
12. Dec 79 - Nov 79, Race Relations/Equal Opportunity Officer, HD, RIARNG
13. Jul 80 - Aug 82, Recruiting/Retention Officer, HD, RIARNG
14. Aug 82 - Sep 82, Director, State Area Command
15. Oct 82 - Aug 86, Assistant G3 (POMS), HQ, State Area Command, RIARNG
16. Aug 86 - Jul 89, United States Property and Fiscal Officer for RI, NGB (active duty)
17. Jul 89 - Aug 92, Deputy STARC Commander/Chief of Staff, HQ STARC, RIARNG (active duty)
18. Aug 92 - Oct 97, Deputy STARC Commander/Chief of Staff, HQ STARC, RIARNG
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Commendation Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Achievement Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster
National Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 2 Hourglass Devices
Army Service Ribbon
Army National Guard Recruiter Badge
Air Assault Badge
Retired Command Administrative Officer, Rhode Island Army National Guard
2LT ARNG 9 Aug 65
1LT ARNG 8 Aug 68
CPT ARNG 7 Jun 71
MAJ ARNG 12 Apr 77
LTC ARNG 7 Jan 82
COL ARNG 1 May 86
BG ARNG 17 Oct 97
(Current as of March 1999)
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