Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Der Chief of the National Guard Bureau (CNGB, deutsch etwa (Stabs-)Chef des Nationalgardeamts) ist der ranghöchste Offizier der Nationalgarde der Vereinigten Staaten und Leiter des dem Verteidigungsministerium unterstellten National Guard Bureaus in Arlington, Virginia.
Die Dienststellung wurde im Laufe der Zeit mehrmals aufgewertet, seit 2008 bekleidet der CNGB den Rang eines Generals und ist qua Amt auch Mitglied des Vereinigten Generalstabs der Streitkräfte der Vereinigten Staaten. Da die Nationalgarde nur aus den Teilstreitkräften Heer und Luftstreitkräfte, nicht aber einer marinen Komponenten besteht, wird die Position grundsätzlich mit einem Offizier der United States Army (USA) oder der United States Air Force (USAF) besetzt.
Funktion
Der Chief of the National Guard Bureau zeichnet verantwortlich für die Organisation und alle Operationen der Nationalgarde. Er wird auf Vorschlag des Verteidigungsministeriums vom US-Präsidenten für eine vierjährige Amtszeit nominiert und muss vom Senat mit einfacher Mehrheit bestätigt werden.[1]
Der CNGB fungiert im Auftrag des Vorsitzenden des Vereinigten Generalstabs als Berater des Verteidigungsministers in Fragen bundesstaatlicher Angelegenheiten die Nationalgarde betreffend, ebenso als Berater des Secretary of the Army und des Generalstabschef der US Army bzw. des Secretary of the Air Force und des Generalstabschefs der US Air Force.[1]
Seit August 2020 amtiert General Daniel R. Hokanson (USA) als CNGB.[2]
Liste der Amtsinhaber
Die folgende Aufstellung listet nur die offiziell geführten CNGB, nicht aber Offiziere, die das Amt nur kommissarisch innehatten.
| Nr. | Name | Bild | Beginn der Berufung | Ende der Berufung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | GEN Daniel R. Hokanson (USA) |  | 3. August 2020 | — |
| 28 | GEN Joseph L. Lengyel (USAF) | .jpg) | 3. August 2016 | 3. August 2020 |
| 27 | GEN Frank J. Grass (USA) |  | 7. September 2012 | 3. August 2016 |
| 26 | GEN Craig R. McKinley (USAF) |  | 17. November 2008 | 6. September 2012 |
| 25 | LTG H. Steven Blum (USA) |  | 11. April 2003 | 17. November 2008 |
| 24 | LTG Russell C. Davis (USAF) |  | 4. August 1998 | 3. August 2002 |
| 23 | LTG Edward D. Baca (USA) |  | 1. Oktober 1994 | 31. Juli 1998 |
| 22 | LTG John B. Conaway (USAF) |  | 1. Februar 1990 | 1. Dezember 1993 |
| 21 | LTG Herbert R. Temple (USA) |  | 16. August 1986 | 31. Januar 1990 |
| 20 | LTG Emmett H. Walker (USA) |  | 16. August 1982 | 15. August 1986 |
| 19 | LTG La Vern E. Weber (USA) |  | 16. August 1974 | 15. August 1982 |
| 18 | MG Francis S. Greenlief (USA) |  | 1. September 1971 | 23. Juni 1974 |
| 17 | MG Winston P. Wilson (USAF) |  | 31. August 1963 | 31. August 1971 |
| 16 | MG Donald W. McGowan (USA) |  | 20. Juli 1959 | 30. August 1963 |
| 15 | MG Edgar C. Erickson (USA) |  | 22. Juni 1953 | 31. Mai 1959 |
| 14 | MG Raymond H. Fleming (USA) |  | 5. September 1950 | 15. Februar 1953 |
| 13 | MG Kenneth F. Cramer (USA) |  | 30. September 1947 | 4. September 1950 |
| 12 | MG Butler B. Miltonberger (USA) |  | 1. Februar 1946 | 29. September 1947 |
| 11 | MG John F. Williams (USA) |  | 31. Januar 1940 | 30. Januar 1946 |
| 10 | MG Albert H. Blanding (USA) |  | 31. Januar 1936 | 30. Januar 1940 |
| 9 | MG George E. Leach (USA) |  | 1. Dezember 1931 | 30. November 1935 |
| 8 | MG William G. Everson (USA) |  | 1. Oktober 1929 | 30. November 1931 |
| 7 | MG Creed C. Hammond (USA) |  | 29. Juni 1925 | 28. Juni 1929 |
| 6 | MG George C. Rickards (USA) |  | 29. Juni 1921 | 28. Juni 1925 |
| 5 | MG Jesse McI. Carter (USA) |  | 26. November 1917 | 28. Juni 1921 |
| 4 | MG William A. Mann (USA) |  | 26. Oktober 1916 | 26. November 1917 |
| 3 | MG Albert L. Mills (USA) |  | 18. September 1916 | 1. September 1912 |
| 2 | BG Robert K. Evans (USA) |  | 15. März 1911 | 31. August 1912 |
| 1 | COL Erasmus M. Weaver (USA) |  | 14. Februar 1908 | 14. März 1911 |
Flagge
Die Kommandoflagge des CNGB zeigt einen goldenen Adler auf in zwei unterschiedlichen Blautönen gehaltenem Grund. Das dunklere Blau ist die Farbe der US Army, das hellere die der US Air Force, die beiden Pfeile in der rechten oberen Ecke symbolisieren die Fliegereinheiten der Nationalgarde. Mit Aufwertung der Position des CNGB auf eine Vier-Sterne-Dienststellung im Jahr 2008 wurden der Flagge außerdem vier silberne Sterne hinzugefügt, die in älteren Ausführungen nicht enthalten waren (vgl. Abbildung rechts).
Siehe auch
Weblinks
Einzelnachweise
- ↑ a b 10 U.S. Code § 10502 – Chief of the National Guard Bureau: appointment; adviser on National Guard matters; grade; succession.
- ↑ David Vergun: Esper Praises Outgoing National Guard Chief, Welcomes Incoming Chief. In: Defense.gov. DoD, 3. August 2020, abgerufen am 11. Juli 2021.
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Edgar C. Erickson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Russell C. Davis
Creed Cheshire Hammond as National Guard Bureau Chief
Lieutenant General Emmett H. Walker, Chief, National Guard Bureau
Major General Erasmus Morgan Weaver, Jr.
Albert Leopold Mills, Medal of Honor Spanish-American War, West Point Superintendent
W. P. Wilson
Major General Kenneth F. Cramer, 43rd Infantry Division Commander and National Guard Bureau Chief
Lieutenant General La Vern E. Weber, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, circa 1980
Portrait of U.S. Army Lt. Gen Edward D. Baca, (uncovered), (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Scott Davis) (Released) (PC-192399)
William Graham Everson, National Guard Bureau Chief
Emblem of the United States Navy Reserve in use since early 2017.
Seal of the US Army Reserve. On a dark blue disk the bust of a Minuteman in cocked hat on a pedestal, between two branches of olive Or within a dark blue designation band with gold inner and outer border inscribed UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE in gold.
- Symbolism:
- The minuteman has traditional been used to represent the citizen soldier.
- The wreath signifies achievement and accomplishment.
- Gold is symbolic of honor and excellence and dark blue signifies loyalty.
- Background:
- The emblem was approved for use as a plaque in 1972 and is used as an unofficial identification device of the United States Army Reserve.
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Chief of the National Guard Bureau U.S. Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, poses for his official portrait in the Army portrait studio at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va, Aug. 03, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by William Pratt)
Flag of the United States Chief of Naval Operations. The position was created in 1915, but the flag just dates from 1964. It is defined in naval regulations, document NTP 13(B) [1] section 1810, as:
- The personal flag of the Chief of Naval Operations consists of a blue and white rectangular background divided diagonally from lower hoist to upper fly, blue above and white below. In the center of the flag appears an adaption of the center of the official seal of the Chief of Naval Operations, consisting of an eagle clutching an anchor, all in proper colors, encircled by fifty links of gold chain. Directly above, below and to each side of the circular center design is a 5-point star with one point upward. On the blue field the two stars are white and on the white field the two stars are blue. A gold fringe is authorized for use with the flag when it is displayed in a static indoor position. The cord and tassels are of golden yellow.
Flag of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Emblem of the US Air Force Reserve Command
Lieutenant General Herbert R. Temple, Jr., Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Major General Jesse McI. Carter
Emblem worn by the United States Air National Guard
Major General Francis S. Greenlief as Chief of the National Guard Bureau
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Brigadier General Robert Kennon "Fighting Bob" Evans.
General Frank J. Grass, U.S. Army, 27th Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Flag of the Chief of the United States National Guard Bureau.
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Seal of the United States Department of Defense from 2001 to 2022.
Major General George Emerson Leach (1876–1955) was an American military officer and two-time Republican mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Albert H. Blanding as commander of 2nd Florida Infantry Regiment, 1916
Major General Donald W. McGowan as Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Major General Butler B. Miltonberger
New 2006 emblem of the Marine reserve forces of the United States
John Francis Williams (January 7, 1887 – May 29, 1953) was an Army National Guard general and Chief of the National Guard Bureau during World War II.
Enlisted in the Louisiana National Guard and served as a sergeant on the Mexican Border in 1916. Commissioned a second lieutenant in the 141st Field Artillery in 1917. In July 1928 General Fleming was appointed the Adjutant General of Louisiana and served in this position for 20 consecutive years. While serving as Adjutant General, he also commanded the 55th Cavalry Brigade, 23d Cavalry Division. In 1940 he was ordered into Federal service as the state director of the Selective Service System of Louisiana. General Fleming came to the Guard Bureau in 1948 and was the first person to hold the office of Chief, Army Division, National Guard Bureau. At the same time, General Fleming served as the commanding officer, 39th Infantry Divison, Arkansas and Lousiana National Guard. He held the office of Chief, National Guard Bureau from 1950-1953. After his term he returned to Louisiana and once again served as the Adjutant General, a position he held for a total of 24 years.
George C. Rickards, Chief of the Militia Bureau
Gen Lengyel Official Photo