Robert A. Hoffmann

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Robert A. Hoffmann
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AllegianceFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Service/branchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg United States Air Force
Years of service1968 – 1996
Rank US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier General (Ret.)
Commands held Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Awards

Robert A. Hoffmann is a retired United States Air Force Brigadier General (Special Agent) and was the 12th Commander of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), Bolling AFB, Washington D.C. As the AFOSI Commander, Hoffman was responsible for providing commanders of all Air Force activities, independent professional investigative services regarding fraud, counterintelligence and major criminal matters by using a worldwide network of special agents stationed at all major Air Force installations and a variety of special operating locations. [1]

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Education

Hoffmann is a graduate of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Massachusetts, where he also obtained a Bachelor of Science. He also received a Master of Science from George Washington University, Washington D.C. Hoffmann is also a graduate of Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. While at the Air War College, Hoffmann published an article: "Policy Responses to International Terrorism," Quarterly Journal of Ideology, 1987. [1] [2]

Military career

Hoffmann entered the United States Air Force in September 1968. He spent the majority of his career as an AFOSI special agent, where he conducted and supervised felony-level criminal, fraud, and counterintelligence investigations and operations. He commanded at the detachment, squadron and wing levels. His assignments included five overseas postings. Hoffmann also commanded the 7276th Air Base Group, Iraklion Air Station, Greece. Prior to his last assignment as Commander of AFOSI, Hoffmann served as the Director of Criminal Investigations and Counterintelligence, Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, D.C. [1] [2] [3]

Maj. Gen. Thomas A. Baker (left) commander, 16th Air Force, passes the unit colors of the 7276th Air Base Group to Col. Robert A. Hoffmann (center). Hoffmann is assuming command from Col. Michael T. Tagaras (right). Col Robert A. Hoffmann Assumes Command of 7276th Air Base Group.jpg
Maj. Gen. Thomas A. Baker (left) commander, 16th Air Force, passes the unit colors of the 7276th Air Base Group to Col. Robert A. Hoffmann (center). Hoffmann is assuming command from Col. Michael T. Tagaras (right).

Assignments

Effective dates of promotion

InsigniaRankDate
US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier General June 1, 1993
US-O6 insignia.svg Colonel November 1, 1986
US-O5 insignia.svg Lieutenant Colonel November 1, 1981
US-O4 insignia.svg Major September 1, 1979
US-O3 insignia.svg Captain June 25, 1971
US-OF1A.svg First Lieutenant December 25, 1969
US-OF1B.svg Second Lieutenant June 5, 1968

Major awards and decorations

Hoffmann is the recipient of the following: [1]

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Airman's Medal ribbon.svg Bronze Star Medal ribbon.svg
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Joint Service Commendation ribbon.svg
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1st Row Legion of Merit
2nd Row Airman's Medal Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
3rd Row Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster National Intelligence Achievement Medal

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 PD-icon.svgThis article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. "BG Robert A. Hoffman Air Force Biography". U.S. Air Force. July 1993. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. 1 2 PD-icon.svgThis article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. "Hall of Valor Project: Robert A. Hoffman". Military Times. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. 1 2 PD-icon.svgThis article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. MG Thomas A. Baker, left, commander, 16th Air Force, passes the unit colors of the 7276th Air Base Group to COL Robert A. Hoffmann. Series: Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files, 1921 - 2008. National Archives at College Park. June 30, 1987. Retrieved December 30, 2018.

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Military offices
Preceded by
BG Francis R. Dillon
Commander of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations
April 1993 – August 1996
Succeeded by
BG Francis X. Taylor