BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL J. SQUIER
Retired effective Oct 31, 2002
Deputy Director, Army National Guard
Brigadier General Michael J. Squier assumed duties as the Deputy Director, Army National Guard, National Guard Bureau, Washington, DC in
March 1998. As Deputy Director, he is responsible for assisting the Director, Army National Guard in formulating, developing and coordinating all programs, policies and plans affecting the Army National Guard and its more than 362,000 citizen-soldiers. Prior to this assignment, he served in various positions at National Guard Bureau, to include: Chief of Staff, Army National Guard; Executive Officer to the Chief, National Guard Bureau; Chief, Readiness Division; and Deputy Chief, Public Affairs.
Born in Boise, Idaho, Brigadier General Squier enlisted in the Idaho Army National Guard in August 1963. Brigadier General Squier was commissioned through the Infantry Officer Candidate School in August 1965. As a young officer, he served at the state level in a variety of command and staff positions in the 116th Ordnance Company and the Idaho State Military Academy, culminating in the positions of Company Commander and Commandant respectively. In September 1978, Brigadier General Squier was assigned to National Guard Bureau where, as a Major, he served in various positions of the Mobilization Readiness Division, ultimately serving four years as Assistant Executive to the Chief, National Guard Bureau. In 1987, he assumed command of the 145th Support Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade, Idaho National Guard. His last State assignment before returning to National Guard Bureau was his second command assignment, battalion level command at The Equipment Maintenance Center in Europe.
EDUCATION:
1986 University of Maryland - BS Degree - Business Management
1987 Army War College
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Sep 65 - Apr 69, Platoon Leader, 116th Ordnance Company, Boise, Idaho
2. May 69 - Jul 71, Tactical Officer, Idaho Military Academy, Idaho Army National Guard, Boise, Idaho
3. Aug 71 - Sep 77, Platoon Leader, later Commander, 116th Heavy Equipment Maintenance Company, Boise, Idaho
4. Sep 77 - Mar 78, Commandant, Idaho Military Academy, Idaho Army National Guard, Boise, Idaho
5. Mar 78 - Nov 82, Staff Officer, National Guard Bureau, Mobilization Readiness Division, Washington, DC
6. Nov 82 - Jun 86, Assistant Executive to Chief, National Guard Bureau, Washington, DC
7. Jul 86 - Jul 87, Student, Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
8. Jul 87 - Nov 88, Commander, 145th Support Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade
9. Nov 88 - May 91, Commander, Equipment Maintenance Center, 29th Area Support Group, United States Army, Europe
10. May 91 - Oct 91, Deputy Chief, Public Affairs, National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia
11. Nov 91 - Sep 95, Chief, Readiness Division, Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington, Virginia
12. Sep 95 - Sep 96, Executive Officer to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, Washington, DC
13. Sep 96 - Feb 98, Chief of Staff, Army National Guard, The Pentagon, Washington, DC
14. Mar 98 ' Sep 02, Deputy Director, Army National Guard, 1411 Jefferson Davis Highway, Jefferson Plaza One, Arlington, Virginia
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Legion of Merit (with 1 bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal (with 2 bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Commendation Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 1 bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Hourglass Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (with numeral 2)
Army Staff Identification Badge
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
Deputy Director, Army National Guard
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS:
2LT ARNG 23 Sep 65
1LT ARNG 22 Sep 68
CPT ARNG 26 Feb 72
MAJ ARNG 25 Feb 80
LTC ARNG 10 Dec 84
COL ARNG 01 Apr 91
BG (Line) ARNG 01 Mar 98
(Current as of January 2003)
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