Charles P. Otstott

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Charles P. Otstott
Lt Gen Charles Otstott.jpg
Born (1937-06-02) 2 June 1937 (age 85)
Dallas, Texas U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1960–1992
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held25th Infantry Division (Light);2nd Brigade, 9th Infantry Division; 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division
Battles/wars Vietnam War
Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Meritorious Service Medal (3)
Air Medal

Charles Paddock Otstott (born 2 June 1937) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Army who served as Deputy Chairman of the NATO Military Committee from 1990 to 1992. He is a 1960 graduate of the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in engineering. [1] [2] Otstott later earned an M.S. degree in engineering from Purdue University in 1967. He is also a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College and the National War College. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Charles Otstott - Recipient -".
  2. 1 2 "Brigadier General Charles Paddock Otstott". Army Executive Biographies. 1985. p. 789. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  3. "Class of 1960—Register of Graduates". Official Register of the Officers and Cadets. United States Military Academy. 1969. p. 761. Retrieved 2021-11-04.