Douglas Arthur Sims II[1] is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the director of operations of the Joint Staff.[2][3] He most recently served as commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley from August 14, 2020, to May 11, 2022, and prior to that served as deputy director for Regional Operations and Force Management of the Joint Staff from June 2018 to June 2020.[4][5]
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Nickname(s) | DA[1] |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1991–present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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In October 2023, Sims was nominated for appointment as director of the Joint Staff.[6]