MAJOR GENERAL JOHN (JACK) F. KANE

The Adjutant General, Idaho National Guard

Major General John (Jack) F. Kane assumed duties as the Adjutant General, Idaho and Commanding General of the Idaho National Guard February 26, 1995. As Commanding General, he guides the training, readiness, management and combat effectiveness of all units assigned to the Idaho National Guard. He also serves as director of the state's Bureau of Disaster Services and Bureau of Hazardous Materials.

The General's active military career began in 1962 when he enlisted in the Idaho National Guard. He completed Infantry OCS and Armor Officer Basic Course in 1965. Prior to his current assignment, he served as the Idaho National Guard Director of Plans, Operations and Training; Chief of Staff; and Deputy Commander State Area Command. He later became commander of the 116^th Cavalry Brigade, which was the roundout brigade to the Army's 4^th Infantry Division (Mechanized). He served in that position until his appointment as the Adjutant General in 1995. As the Adjutant General, he serves as the Commanding General for the Idaho National Guard and is responsible for coordinating all military support to civilian authorities and disaster relief operations in the State of Idaho.

EDUCATION:

1970 Boise State University -- BA Degree -- Business
1977 US Army Command and General Staff College (honor graduate) 1986 US Army War College

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. 1963 Section Commander, Aviation Company, 116^th Armored Cavalry Regiment
2. 1969 Commander, Aviation Section, 1^st Squadron, 116^th Armored Cavalry Regiment
3. 1971 Section Commander, Detachment 1, Headquarters & Headquarters Troop
4. 1974 Commander, Troop N (Air) 116^th Armored Cavalry Regiment
5. 1977 Regimental Aviation Officer, 116^th Armored Cavalry Regiment
6. 1977 Command and General Staff College, Ft Leavenworth, KS
7. 1978 Plans and Operations Officer, Idaho Army National Guard
8. 1982 Director of Plans, Operations and Training, Idaho Army National Guard
9. 1985 US Army War College
10. 1986 Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans, Training and Security, Idaho Army National Guard
11. 1987 Chief of Staff, Idaho Army National Guard
12. 1989 Deputy Commander, Idaho State Area Command
13. 1990 Commander, 116th Cavalry Brigade
14. 1995 The Adjutant General, Idaho

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Medal
Army Service Medal
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon
Master Army Aviator Badge

CIVILIAN OCUPATION:

The Adjutant General, Idaho (no other civilian occupation)

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:

Member of the Boise Airport Commission
Chairman, State Emergency Communications Committee
Chairman, State Emergency Response Commission
Member of the National Guard Association of the United States
Member of the Adjutants General Association of the United States
Member of the Association of the United States Army
Member of the Air Force Association
Member of the Reserve Forces Policy Board

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS:

2LT ARNG 1 Oct 63
1LT ARNG 30 Sep 66
CPT ARNG 29 Sep 70
MAJ ARNG 5 Dec 74
LTC ARNG 18 Dec 78
COL ARNG 23Jul 82
BG ARNG 3 Mar 92
MG ARNG 1 May 98