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{{Short description|Officer commanding a military base}} |
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The '''base commander''' is the officer assigned to command a [[military base]]. In the [[United States armed forces]], a base commander is generally an [[Officer (armed forces)|O-6]] grade officer, |
The '''base commander''' is the officer assigned to command a [[military base]]. In the [[United States armed forces]], a base commander is generally at least an [[Officer (armed forces)|O-6]] grade officer, which means [[Colonel (United States)|colonel]] ([[United States Army|Army]], [[United States Air Force|Air Force]], [[United States Marine Corps|Marines]]) or [[Captain (United States)|captain]] ([[United States Navy|Navy]], [[United States Coast Guard|Coast Guard]]). |
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However, in certain instances, typically with smaller installations, a base commander may be of a higher or lower rank depending on the size of the installation. |
However, in certain instances, typically with smaller installations, a base commander may be of a higher or lower rank depending on the size of the installation. |
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In the US Army, a base commander is called a post commander. A US Army installation sometimes establishes a [[base defense operations center]]s to provide a focus point for defense operations. The post commander for most active duty installations is an O-7 grade officer (brigadier general) or higher, depending in the echelon housed. For example, [[Wheeler Army Airfield]] on Oahu, Hawaii, houses the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade and is commanded by an O-6 (colonel). [[Fort Leonard Wood]] houses a Center of Excellence and three branch commands (Chemical, Engineer and Military Police) and is commanded by an O-7 (brigadier general). [[Fort Cavazos]] houses three divisions and III Corps and is commanded by an O-9 (lieutenant general). However since 2007, bases like Fort Cavazos have an 'garrison commander' who is a member of [[United States Army Installation Management Command|INCOM]] and handles the day-to-day and admistrative duties of a base commander.<ref>{{cite web|author=John Pike |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2006/08/mil-060804-army01.htm |title=U.S. Army Announces Installation Management Command Activation |website=Globalsecurity.org |date=4 August 2006 |access-date=21 May 2011}}</ref><ref>https://home.army.mil/cavazos/about/fort-Cavazos-leadership</ref> |
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In the US Army, a base commander is called a Post Commander. A US Army installation sometimes establishes a [[base defense operations center]]s to provide a focus point for defense operations. |
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In the US Air Force, a base commander may either be called an |
In the US Air Force, a base commander may either be called an air base wing commander or a support group commander. If the former, the commander is an independent commander supporting other tenant units; if the latter, the commander is a junior O-6 answering to a more senior O-6 or a general officer serving as the wing commander. |
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In the US Navy, the US Marine Corps and US Coast Guard, the |
In the US Navy, the US Marine Corps and US Coast Guard, the commanding officer of a base, station, air station, support activity or other facility in an independent commander, typically supporting one or more tenant units. |
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==References== |
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Australia: |
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Base Commanders in Australia are technically an Officer around OF-6 or that are above command the joint bases. Australian Army and Royal Australia Air force |
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Kapooka Camp |
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Major gen. Bruce Baker |
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Defence Plaza |
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Major Gen. Ryan O'Connor |
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[[Category:Military ranks]] |
[[Category:Military ranks]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:08, 9 October 2024
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The base commander is the officer assigned to command a military base. In the United States armed forces, a base commander is generally at least an O-6 grade officer, which means colonel (Army, Air Force, Marines) or captain (Navy, Coast Guard).
However, in certain instances, typically with smaller installations, a base commander may be of a higher or lower rank depending on the size of the installation.
In the US Army, a base commander is called a post commander. A US Army installation sometimes establishes a base defense operations centers to provide a focus point for defense operations. The post commander for most active duty installations is an O-7 grade officer (brigadier general) or higher, depending in the echelon housed. For example, Wheeler Army Airfield on Oahu, Hawaii, houses the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade and is commanded by an O-6 (colonel). Fort Leonard Wood houses a Center of Excellence and three branch commands (Chemical, Engineer and Military Police) and is commanded by an O-7 (brigadier general). Fort Cavazos houses three divisions and III Corps and is commanded by an O-9 (lieutenant general). However since 2007, bases like Fort Cavazos have an 'garrison commander' who is a member of INCOM and handles the day-to-day and admistrative duties of a base commander.[1][2]
In the US Air Force, a base commander may either be called an air base wing commander or a support group commander. If the former, the commander is an independent commander supporting other tenant units; if the latter, the commander is a junior O-6 answering to a more senior O-6 or a general officer serving as the wing commander.
In the US Navy, the US Marine Corps and US Coast Guard, the commanding officer of a base, station, air station, support activity or other facility in an independent commander, typically supporting one or more tenant units.
References
[edit]- ^ John Pike (4 August 2006). "U.S. Army Announces Installation Management Command Activation". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
- ^ https://home.army.mil/cavazos/about/fort-Cavazos-leadership
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