James L. Terry

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James L. Terry
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Terry in uniform, 2012
Born (1957-05-14) May 14, 1957 (age 66)
Chatsworth, Georgia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1978–2015
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held United States Army Central
Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
V Corps
10th Mountain Division
Battles/wars Operation Uphold Democracy
War in Afghanistan
Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (6)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

James L. Terry (born May 14, 1957) is a retired lieutenant general of the United States Army. Terry has commanded at multiple levels across the Army. Terry's last assignment was as the commanding general of United States Army Central, retiring 17 November 2015. [1] Terry served as the last commander of V Corps before its inactivation in 2013. While commanding V Corps, he concurrently served as Commander, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command (IJC), and as deputy commander of United States Forces Afghanistan. He was the Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) from 2009 to 2011.

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Early life

Terry was born in Chatsworth, Georgia, on May 14, 1957. In 1978, he graduated from North Georgia College (now known as University of North Georgia) and, through Reserve Officers' Training Corps, was commissioned as an infantry officer.[ citation needed ]

Military career

Terry has served in a wide variety of assignments, to include rifle platoon leader, company executive officer, and anti-tank platoon leader while stationed with the 1–15th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division in Kitzingen, Germany; S-4 (logistics) and S-3 (operations) for the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky; assistant professor of military science and the assistant commandant of cadets at North Georgia College in Dahlonega, Georgia; battalion executive officer for the United Nations Command Security Force Battalion, the Joint Security Area, in Panmunjom, Korea; deputy G3 and brigade executive officer with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell; executive officer to the Inspector General of the Army; chief of initiatives and deputy commander of the Joint Warfighting Center, United States Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Virginia; and operations officer for the Coalition Forces Land Component Command, Army Central Command, at Camp Doha in Kuwait.[ citation needed ]

In 1981 Terry commanded A Company of the 2–327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell. He took command of the 2–22nd Infantry Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), at Fort Drum, New York, in June 1994. During this command, he deployed with the battalion to Haiti in support of Operation Uphold Democracy. From April 1998 until July 2000, Terry commanded the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light Infantry), at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. After this assignment, he commanded the operations group of the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana.[ citation needed ]

Terry then assumed duties as the Assistant Division Commander for Operations, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), in August 2004. From January 2006 to February 2007, he deployed with the unit in support of the War in Afghanistan as the Deputy Commanding General (Operations) for the Combined Joint Task Force 76 in Afghanistan.[ citation needed ]

10th Mountain Division

Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, commanding general, Third Army/ARCENT, addresses the local leadership, Third Army Soldiers, Families and civilians for the first time during a change of command ceremony on June 25, 2013. Terry assumes command during first Third Army, ARCENT change of command ceremony in S.C. 02.jpg
Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, commanding general, Third Army/ARCENT, addresses the local leadership, Third Army Soldiers, Families and civilians for the first time during a change of command ceremony on June 25, 2013.

From 2009 to 2011, Terry was commander of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry). In October 2010, the division headquarters was designated as Combined Joint Task Force – 10, responsible for the command and control of coalition military forces in RC-South, which encompasses five of Afghanistan’s southern provinces. Terry assumed command of RC-South from outgoing commander Major General Nick Carter in November 2010. [2] On 1 October 2011, command of RC-South was transferred to Major General James L. Huggins, the commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division. [3]

V Corps

On 3 August 2011, the Department of Defense announced the nomination of Terry to the rank of lieutenant general and for command of V Corps, United States Army Europe and Seventh Army. [4] On 5 November 2011, Terry handed over command of the 10th Mountain Division to its new commander Major General Mark A. Milley. [5] Terry assumed command of V Corps in Wiesbaden, Germany on 10 January 2012. [6] In May 2012, V Corps deployed to Afghanistan to serve as the headquarters of the International Security Assistance Force Joint Command (IJC) for a period of one year. Terry continued to command V Corps while also serving as commander of IJC, and as deputy commander of United States Forces Afghanistan. [7] Terry formally assumed command of IJC from Lieutenant General Curtis Scaparrotti on 12 June 2012. [8]

Training and education

Terry earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management from North Georgia College. He has a Master of Arts in Business Administration from Webster University and a Master of Science in National Security Strategy and Policy from National Defense University.[ citation needed ]

Terry's military training includes Basic Airborne School, Army Ranger School, Air Assault School, Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, the Inspector General Course, the Command and General Staff Officer Course at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; and the National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC.[ citation needed ]

Awards and decorations

In 2011, Terry was awarded the NATO Meritorious Service Medal. [9] On 12 September 2013, Terry was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross by the Governor General of Canada. Terry was presented this honor for his leadership of Regional Command South from November 2010 to October 2011. He is credited with supporting Canadian forces and promoting the importance of their mission in Afghanistan. [10]

Terry's awards include: [11] [12]

Combat Action Badge.svg    Combat Action Badge
Expert Infantry Badge.svg    Expert Infantryman Badge
United States Air Force Parachutist Badge.svg    Basic Parachutist Badge
Ranger Tab.svg    Ranger tab
AirAssault.svg    Air Assault Badge
10th Mountain Division CSIB.jpg    10th Mountain Division Combat Service Identification Badge
22 US Infantry Regiment DUI.PNG    22nd Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
ArmyOSB.svg 11 Overseas Service Bars
Defense Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Distinguished Service Medal
U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg Army Distinguished Service Medal
US Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Superior Service Medal
Silver oakleaf-3d.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit with one silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Bronze Star ribbon.svg
Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster
Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Silver oakleaf-3d.svg
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg
Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg Army Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award ribbon.svg Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Meritorious Unit Commendation
Army Superior Unit Award ribbon.svg Army Superior Unit Award
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National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Afghanistan Campaign ribbon.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Afghanistan Campaign Medal with four campaign stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service ribbon.svg Korea Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service ribbon.svg Humanitarian Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon.svg Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg Award numeral 7.png Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 7
NATO Meritorious Service Medal bar.svg NATO Meritorious Service Medal
NATO Medal ISAF ribbon bar.svg NATO Medal for ISAF
MFO Ribbon bar.svg Multinational Force and Observers Medal
CAN Meritorious Service Cross (military division) ribbon.svg Meritorious Service Cross, Military Division (Canada)

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Preceded by Commander, 10th Mountain Division
2009–2011		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General, V Corps
2012–2013		Unit inactivated
Preceded by Commanding General, Third United States Army
2013–2015		Succeeded by
New command Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
2014–2015		Succeeded by
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