Douglas Sims II

Summary

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]

Douglas Sims II
Nickname(s)DA[1]
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1991–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands held
Battles/wars
Awards
Alma mater

In October 2023, Sims was nominated for appointment as director of the Joint Staff.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "1st Cavalry Division Deputy Commander Sims promoted to brigadier general". Fort Hood Sentinel. USFOR-A Public Affairs Office. November 3, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "PN1751 - 1 nominee for Army, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. February 2, 2022.
  3. ^ Shane, Leo III (February 18, 2022). "Kurilla confirmed as new CENTCOM head by the Senate". Defense News.
  4. ^ "Commanding General, 1st Infantry Division Major General Douglas A. Sims II". U.S. Army. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "Major General Douglas A. Sims (USA)". Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  6. ^ "PN1069 — Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Sims II — Army". U.S. Congress. October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.

External links edit

  •   Media related to Douglas A. Sims II at Wikimedia Commons
Military offices
Preceded by
Keith A. Barclay
Commander of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment
2013–2014
Succeeded by
John V. Meyer III
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General (Support) of the 1st Cavalry Division
2016–2017
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Operations, Readiness and Mobilization of the United States Army
2017–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Director of Regional Operations and Force Management of the Joint Staff
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by
John W. O'Connor Jr.
Acting
Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division
2020–2022
Succeeded by
John V. Meyer III
Preceded by Director of Operations of the Joint Staff
2022–present
Incumbent