Curtis Scaparrotti
Mike Scaparrotti | |
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War in Afghanistan | |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star (3) |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy (BS) University of South Carolina (MEd) |
Curtis Michael "Mike" Scaparrotti (born March 5, 1956) is a retired
In addition, Scaparrotti served in key leadership positions at the tactical, operational, and strategic level of the United States military, including as director of operations, United States Central Command and as the 69th commandant of cadets at the
In 1978 Scaparrotti graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. His military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College. He holds a master's degree in Administrative Education from the University of South Carolina.[6]
Career
Scaparrotti's initial duty assignments were as a rifle and anti-tank platoon leader, operations officer and company commander in 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division at
Scaparrotti returned to West Point in 1985 where he was assigned as a tactical officer and the superintendent's aide-de-camp until 1988. After his assignment there, he continued his military studies at the U.S. Army
By July 1989, Scaparrotti went on to serve with the
From 1992 to 1994, Scaparrotti was stationed in Washington, D.C., at the Army Total Personnel Command and the Army Chief of Staff's office.
In May 1994, Scaparrotti took command of 3rd Battalion, 325th Airborne Combat Team, Southern European Task Force in Vicenza, Italy, and in that time he commanded the battalion during Operations
Scaparrotti returned to Fort Drum in 1996 as the 10th Mountain Division's operations officer and from there he continued his studies at the
By 1999, Scaparrotti returned to Fort Bragg to command the 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division before he moved on to serve as the assistant deputy director for Joint Operations on the
From July 2003 to July 2004, Scaparrotti served as the assistant division commander (Maneuver) for the 1st Armored Division during the Iraq War. From August 2004 to July 2006, Scaparrotti served as the 69th commandant of cadets, United States Military Academy, at West Point, New York.[7] Thereafter, he was assigned as the director of operations (J3) for United States Central Command (CENTCOM), providing oversight to all military operations throughout the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility, including Iraq and Afghanistan, and also including operations in Somalia, at a critical phase in those missions.
Scaparrotti assumed command of the 82nd Airborne Division on October 1, 2008, and deployed the headquarters to Eastern Afghanistan where he served as the commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force 82 and Regional Command East.[8]
On October 15, 2010, Scaparrotti assumed command of I Corps and Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) at Fort Lewis, Washington.[9] While serving as I Corps commander, Scaparrotti served concurrently as commander, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command and deputy commander, U.S. Forces – Afghanistan from July 11, 2011[10] to June 12, 2012.[11] In July 2012, Scaparrotti took over as director of the Joint Staff.[12] He was succeeded as I Corps commander by Lieutenant General Robert B. Brown on July 3, 2012.[13]
In August 2013, Scaparrotti took over command of U.S. forces in South Korea, replacing General James D. Thurman.[14] In April 2016, he was succeeded as USFK commander by General Vincent K. Brooks.
In May 2016 he assumed duties as commander of European Command and as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. In April 2018, Scaparotti met General
Scaparrotti also sits on the Atlantic Council's[17] board of directors.
Awards and decorations
Scaparrotti's awards and decorations include:[18]
Combat Action Badge |
Expert Infantryman Badge |
Ranger tab |
Master Parachutist Badge
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German Parachutist Badge in bronze
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Joint Staff Identification Badge
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Army Staff Identification Badge |
United States European Command Badge |
82nd Airborne Division CSIB |
DUI
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6 Overseas Service Bars |
- In May 2018, Scaparrotti was awarded the Distinguished Military Leadership Award of the Atlantic Council.
- In October 2019, he received the America Award of the Italy-USA Foundation.
References
- ^ Vandiver, John. "For Next EUCOM Chief, Old Threats Made New Poses Challenge". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
"His experience as a commander at every echelon while facing incredibly demanding security challenges in our country's hottest spots give him the experience and skills needed for Europe and our nation at this time," current EUCOM chief Gen. Philip Breedlove said in a statement. "'Scap' is a superb match for the security situation in Europe as it is rapidly evolving and becoming more complex."
- ^ "NATO announces nomination of General Curtis M. Scaparrotti as Supreme Allied Commander Europe".
- ^ http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CHRG-113shrg87878/pdf/CHRG-113shrg87878.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "United States Forces Korea | Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti". Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2013-10-07.
- ^ "United States Forces Korea | Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti". Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2013-10-07.
- ^ "United States Forces Korea | Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti". Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2013-10-07.
- ^ http://www.usma.edu/Publicaffairs/PV/040820/comm.htm , U.S. Military Academy, August 4, 2004. Archived December 30, 2005, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 82nd Airborne assumes command in eastern Afghanistan, U.S. Army News, June 4, 2009.
- ^ I Corps Salutes New Leader, Tacoma News Tribune, October 16, 2010. [dead link]
- ^ "Lieutenant General Curtis Scaparrotti". Isaf.nato.int. International Security Assistance Force. July 11, 2011. Archived from the original on June 27, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
- ^ "DVIDS — Images — Change of command ceremony [Image 2 of 3]". Dvidshub.net. Archived from the original on September 21, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
- ^ "Joint Chiefs of Staff Official Web Site". Archived from the original on 2012-09-13. Retrieved 2012-09-05.
- ^ "Commanding General". lewis-mcchord.army.mil. Archived from the original on 12 December 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Scaparrotti to take over USFK during times of change". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- OCLC 8598142162. Archived(PDF) from the original on July 21, 2021 – via Paperity.org.
- ^ cf. Supreme Allied Commander Europe
- ^ "Board of Directors". Atlantic Council. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
- ^ "United States Forces Korea | Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti". Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2013-10-07.
- ^ Prezydent odznaczył generała Scaparrottiego Orderem Zasługi RP Archived 2017-04-15 at the Wayback Machine – prezydent.pl