MAJOR GENERAL JOHN C. ATKINSON

30^th Heavy Separate Brigade (Mechanized), North Carolina Army National Guard, Clinton, North Carolina

Major General John C. Atkinson assumed command of the 30^th Heavy Separate Brigade (Mechanized) on November 18, 1997. He commands a Brigade comprised of six battalions and Four separate companies, totaling over 4900 soldiers.

The General's active military service began in September 1968. He was commissioned an Infantry Officer with graduation from The Citadel. Brigadier General Atkinson served in combat as a Platoon Leader and Executive Officer in the Republic of Vietnam. Brigadier General Atkinson also commanded an Armor Battalion assigned to the 2d Armored Division under the round-out program.

EDUCATION:

1968 - The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina - BA - History
1968 - Pembroke State University, Pembroke, North Carolina - BS - Business Administration
1977 - East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina - Masters -Business Administration
1995 Army War College

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Sep 68 - Nov 68, Student, Infantry School, Ft Benning, GA
2. Nov 68 - May 69, Platoon Leader, 7^th Battalion 6^th Infantry (M) 2d Armored Division, Ft Hood, TX}
3. May 69 - Jul 69, Executive Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 3d Battalion, 39^th Infantry, 9^th Infantry Division, Republic of Vietnam
4. Aug 69 - Jan 70, Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer, Company B, 6^th Battalion, 31^st Infantry, 9^th Infantry Division, Republic of Vietnam
5. Feb 70 - May 70, Civilian Personnel Office, 3d Brigade, 9^th Infantry Division, Republic of Vietnam
6. Jun 70 - Oct 70, Executive Officer, 82d Administration, 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
7. Oct 70 - Sep 71, G3 Plans and Operations Officer, XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft Bragg, North Carolina
8. Sep 71 - Dec 71, USAR Control Group Reinforcement, St Louis, MO
9. Dec 71 - Sep73, Liaison Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company (-) 2d Battalion 252d Armor, North Carolina Army National Guard, Raeford, North Carolina
10. Oct 73 - Aug74, S2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company (-) 2d Battalion 252d Armor, North Carolina Army National Guard, Raeford, North Carolina
11. Sep 74 - Mar 77, Company Commander, Support 2d Battalion 252d Armor, North Carolina Army National Guard, Lumberton, North Carolina
12. Apr 77 - Aug 79, Company Commander, Company C 2d Bn 252d Armor, North Carolina Army National Guard, Southern Pines, North Carolina
13. Sep 79 - Aug 81, S2, Headquarters and Headquarters Company (-) 2d Battalion 252d Armor, North Carolina Army National Guard, Raeford, North Carolina
14. Sep 81 - Nov 81, C-E Officer, Headquarters, 30^th Infantry Brigade, North Carolina Army National Guard, Clinton, North Carolina
15. Dec 81 - Mar 85, S3, Headquarters, 2d Battalion 252d Armor, North Carolina Army National Guard, Raeford, North Carolina
16. Mar 85 - Sep 85, Executive Officer, Headquarters, 2d Battalion 252d Armor, North Carolina Army National Guard, Raeford, North Carolina
17. Oct 85 - Apr 87, Executive Officer, Headquarters, 1^st Battalion 252d Armor, North Carolina Army National Guard, Fayetteville, North Carolina
18.May 87 - Jan 88, Assistant S3, Headquarters, 30^th Infantry Brigade, North Carolina Army National Guard, Clinton, North Carolina
19. Feb 88 - Aug 88, S3, Headquarters, Company 30^th Infantry Brigade, North Carolina Army National Guard, Clinton, North Carolina
20. Aug 88 - Sep 92, Battalion Commander, Headquarters, 2d Battalion 252d Armor, North Carolina Army National Guard, Raeford, North Carolina
21. Oct 92 - Aug 93, Executive Officer, Headquarters, 30^th Infantry Brigade, North Carolina Army National Guard, Clinton, North Carolina
22. Aug 93 - Aug 96, Deputy Commander, Headquarters, 30^th Infantry Brigade, North Carolina Army National Guard, Clinton, North Carolina
23. Sep 96 - Nov 97, Training Officer, Headquarters State Area Command (-) North Carolina Army National Guard, Raleigh, North Carolina
24. Nov 97 - Present, Commander, Headquarters, 30^th Heavy Separate Brigade (Mechanized), North Carolina Army National Guard, Clinton, North Carolina

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Meritorious Service Medal with one bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal with two bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
Army Achievement Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievements Medal with silver Oak Leaf Cluster
National Defense Service Medal with one Service Star
Vietnam Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with one bronze Hourglass Device
Army Service Ribbon
Combat Infantryman's Badge

CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:

Assistant Vice President For Educational Services, Robeson Community College

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTIONS:

2LT, USAR 1 Jun 68
2LT, AUS 22 Sep 68
1LT, AUS 22 Sep 69
CPT, AUS 22 Sep 70
CPT, UASR 22 Sep 71
CPT, ARNG 22 Dec 71
MAJ, ARNG 22 Dec 71
LTC, ARNG 1 Dec 81
COL, ARNG 5 Mar 88
BG(LINE), ARNG 18 Nov 97
MG(LINE), ARNG 24 May 01