Who is responsible for the appointment of military officers?
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Who is responsible for the appointment of military officers?
The Appointments Clause of the Constitution (Article II, section 2, clause 2), empowers the President of the United States to appoint “Officers of the United States” with the “advice and consent” of the United States Senate.
Who does the Chief Army Reserve report to?
Secretary of the Army
The 34th and current Chief of the Army Reserve is Lieutenant General Jody J….
| Chief of the United States Army Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Army Staff | |
| Abbreviation | CAR |
| Reports to | Secretary of the Army Chief of Staff of the United States Army Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command |
| Seat | The Pentagon, Arlington County, Virginia |
Can the President appoint generals?
Generals are nominated for the appointment by the President from any eligible officers holding the rank of brigadier general or above who meet the requirements for the position, with the advice of the Secretary of Defense, service secretary (Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Navy, or Secretary of the Air Force).
Is Army Chief of Staff?
The 40th and current Chief of Staff of the Army is General James C. McConville….Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
| Chief of Staff of the Army | |
|---|---|
| Type | United States Army service chief |
| Abbreviation | CSA |
| Member of | Joint Chiefs of Staff |
| Reports to | Secretary of the Army |
Does the Army Reserve have generals?
Since July 2020, the Chief of the United States Army Reserve is Lieutenant General Jody J. Daniels….
| United States Army Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Chief of Army Reserve | Mr. Stephen D. Austin |
| Deputy Chief of Army Reserve | Major General Michael C. O’Guinn |
How are generals promoted in the Army?
For promotion to the permanent grade of brigadier general, eligible officers are screened by a promotion board consisting of general officers from their branch of service. This promotion board then generates a list of officers it recommends for promotion to general rank.