What rank do you have to be in order to be the 82nd Airborne CO?

2017-12-24T08:53:12-05:00

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Dec 24 at 2017 8:56 AM

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At least a private

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Dec 24 at 2017 9:11 AM

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Why don't you sign the line and do the job before you start to sweat the small stuff. You're a geek, use the internet and figure something out for yourself.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2017 11:41 AM

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This is a weird question. Google 82nd ABN commander and your answer will be in there.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2017 12:10 PM

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This really makes no sense. Do you mean just to be in the 82nd?

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 24 at 2017 12:56 PM

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If you are meaning the Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne, it's a two-star general which is a Major General. Here is a historical list for you: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_commanders_of_82nd_Airborne_Division_(United_States)

List of commanders of 82nd Airborne Division (United States) - Wikipedia

This is a list of commanders of the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army.[1] The 82nd Airborne Division is one of the oldest divisions in the U.S. Army, having been raised shortly after the American entry into World War I in April 1917 and seeing service in World War I and World War II and many subsequent conflicts.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2017 1:46 PM

2017-12-24T13:46:29-05:00

Not sure what you mean by this. The 82nd Is a Division, not a CO.

Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made Dec 24 at 2017 3:27 PM

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The 82nd Airborne Division Commanding Officer is a Major General

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2017 7:38 PM

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Well if your goal is to someday command the 82nd ABN then you need to get started right away. Go see a recruiter asap!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2017 8:59 PM

2017-12-24T20:59:41-05:00

Major General. In saying that, it is important to remember all general officer nominations must be approved by congress. During WWII, casualties among high ranking officers especially in the USAAF were very high. Occasionally the requirement for commanders is greater than the ability for the nation to promote the best men and women to the proper grade. Hopefully this will never happen again.