Fred D. Robinson Jr.
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1976–2009 |
| Rank |  Major general[1] |
| Commands held | RDECOM V Corps (interim) 1st Armored Division ATEC |
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Major General Fred "Doug" Robinson Jr. a native of Bolivar, Tennessee, was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army from the University of Tennessee. As of 2007, he was commanding general of Army Research, Development and Engineering Command in the United States Army.[2]
Career
His first assignment was as a cavalry platoon leader with the Second Squadron, First Cavalry Regiment of the Second Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas. His next assignment was as the A Troop
Desert Storm; commander, 3rd Battalion, 64th Armor, 3rd Infantry Division, USAREUR; commander, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas; deputy director for operations, National Military Command Center; commanding general, United States Army Test and Evaluation Command, Fort Hood, Texas; assistant division commander for maneuver, 1st Armored Division, director of operations, readiness and mobilization, Office of the deputy chief of staff, G3/5/7, commander, 1st Armored Division[3] and commander, Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM).[4]
Awards and decorations
Robinson's awards and decorations include:
- Parachutist Badge
- Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
- Army Staff Identification Badge.
- Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters- Army Commendation Medalwith oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal Saudi Arabia
Kuwait Liberation Medal Kuwait
Education
His military education includes the
Memphis State University and National security and strategic studies from the National Defense University
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References
- ^ Fred D. Robinson (June 9, 2007). "MG Fred D. Robinson Jr. Quote". Army. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- ^ Larry D. McCaskill. "Historic change of command ceremony at Aberdeen Proving Ground". United States Army. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ Dougherty, Kevin. "Babenhausen-based artillery unit inactivates". Stars & Stripes. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ "Office of Research & Engagement". University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Retrieved 9 May 2016.