David R. Hogg
Encyclopedia
Major General David R. Hogg is the Commanding General of United States Army Africa
(USARAF).
In his current assignment, Major General Hogg is the senior U.S. Army officer in Italy
and commands the Army Component to United States Africa Command
(USAFRICOM)
. His key leadership assignments include service as a Tank Platoon Leader & XO, C Company, 3-37 Armor, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley
, Kansas
; Delta Tank & HHC Commander in 5-77 Armor, 8th Infantry Division, Mannheim
, Germany
; Company/Team Observer-Controller at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California
; Battalion Commander, 2-37 Armor (Iron Dukes), 1st Armored Division
, Friedberg
, Germany
; Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team (Warhorse), 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
(OIF 1); Commander, Operations Group, Fort Irwin, California
; Assistant Division Commander-Support, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder
, Germany
; Commanding General, 7th U.S. Army, Joint Multinational Training Command (JMTC).
MG Hogg was previously the Deputy Commanding General, Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan. MG Hogg is a graduate of the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Airborne
and Ranger Schools, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, US Army Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Strategic Arts program, and United States Army War College. He holds a Master’s degree in Military Arts and Science and also in National Security Strategy.
MG Hogg’s awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with “V” device, Defense and Army Meritorious Service medals, Kosovo Campaign medal, NATO medal, and Combat Action Badge
. Unit awards include the Valorous Unit award, Joint Meritorious Unit award, and the Army Superior Unit award. He holds Scorpion Belt Buckle #221.
United States Army Africa
United States Army Africa , formerly known as the Southern European Task Force ', is the United States Army component command of United States Africa Command...
(USARAF).
In his current assignment, Major General Hogg is the senior U.S. Army officer in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
and commands the Army Component to United States Africa Command
United States Africa Command
The United States Africa Command is one of nine Unified Combatant Commands of the United States Armed Forces, headquartered at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. It is responsible for U.S. military operations and military relations with 53 African nations – an area of responsibility covering all...
(USAFRICOM)
Military career
Major General David R. Hogg was commissioned as an Armor Officer after graduating from the United States Military AcademyUnited States Military Academy
The United States Military Academy at West Point is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located at West Point, New York. The academy sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River, north of New York City...
. His key leadership assignments include service as a Tank Platoon Leader & XO, C Company, 3-37 Armor, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley
Fort Riley
Fort Riley is a United States Army installation located in Northeast Kansas, on the Kansas River, between Junction City and Manhattan. The Fort Riley Military Reservation covers 100,656 acres in Geary and Riley counties and includes two census-designated places: Fort Riley North and Fort...
, Kansas
Kansas
Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south...
; Delta Tank & HHC Commander in 5-77 Armor, 8th Infantry Division, Mannheim
Mannheim
Mannheim is a city in southwestern Germany. With about 315,000 inhabitants, Mannheim is the second-largest city in the Bundesland of Baden-Württemberg, following the capital city of Stuttgart....
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
; Company/Team Observer-Controller at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
; Battalion Commander, 2-37 Armor (Iron Dukes), 1st Armored Division
1st Armored Division (United States)
The 1st Armored Division—nicknamed "Old Ironsides"—is a standing armored division of the United States Army with base of operations in Fort Bliss, Texas. It was the first armored division of the U.S...
, Friedberg
Friedberg, Hesse
Friedberg is a town and the capital of the Wetteraukreis district, in Hesse, Germany. It is located 26 kilometers north of Frankfurt am Main.-Division of the town:The town consists of 7 districts:* Bruchenbrücken...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
; Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team (Warhorse), 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(OIF 1); Commander, Operations Group, Fort Irwin, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
; Assistant Division Commander-Support, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder
Baumholder
Baumholder is a town in the Birkenfeld district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, in the Westrich, an historic region that encompasses areas in both Germany and France...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
; Commanding General, 7th U.S. Army, Joint Multinational Training Command (JMTC).
MG Hogg was previously the Deputy Commanding General, Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan. MG Hogg is a graduate of the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Airborne
United States Army Airborne School
The United States Army Airborne School — widely known as Jump School — conducts the basic paratrooper training for the United States armed forces. It is operated by the 1st Battalion , 507th Infantry, United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia...
and Ranger Schools, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, US Army Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Strategic Arts program, and United States Army War College. He holds a Master’s degree in Military Arts and Science and also in National Security Strategy.
MG Hogg’s awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with “V” device, Defense and Army Meritorious Service medals, Kosovo Campaign medal, NATO medal, and Combat Action Badge
Combat Action Badge
The Combat Action Badge is a military badge worn in the U.S. Army. The emblem features both an M9 bayonet and M67 grenade. The Combat Action Badge may be awarded to any soldier after the date of September 18, 2001 performing duties in an area where hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay is...
. Unit awards include the Valorous Unit award, Joint Meritorious Unit award, and the Army Superior Unit award. He holds Scorpion Belt Buckle #221.
See also
- United States ArmyUnited States ArmyThe United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
- United States Africa CommandUnited States Africa CommandThe United States Africa Command is one of nine Unified Combatant Commands of the United States Armed Forces, headquartered at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. It is responsible for U.S. military operations and military relations with 53 African nations – an area of responsibility covering all...
- United States Army AfricaUnited States Army AfricaUnited States Army Africa , formerly known as the Southern European Task Force ', is the United States Army component command of United States Africa Command...
- SETAF