Ronald P. Clark

Ronald Patrick "Ron" Clark[1] is a United States Army major general who currently serves as the Chief of Staff, United States Indo-Pacific Command.[2] He previously served as the commander of the 25th Infantry Division, and, before that, as the Chief of Staff, United States Army Pacific.[3]

Ronald P. Clark
Major General Ronald P. Clark
Nickname(s)Ron
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1988–present
RankMajor General
Commands held25th Infantry Division
192d Infantry Brigade
1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsGulf War
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)

Military career

Ron Clark was commissioned as a second lieutenant of Infantry upon graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1988. He began his career as a Rifle Platoon Leader and Scout Platoon Leader in 5th Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Division, both in Germany and in Southwest Asia during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. He was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, where he commanded B Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, and later served as aide-de-camp to the Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division (Light) and US Army Hawaii.

Clark served as Operations Officer and Executive Officer in 1st Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment at Fort Polk, Louisiana. He later served as aide-de-camp to the Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command at Fort McPherson, Georgia. Clark was Commander of the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) both at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.[4]

Clark was the 41st Chief of Infantry Branch at United States Army Human Resources Command. He also served as Director of the Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic at West Point. He was Commander of the 192d Infantry Brigade at Fort Benning, Georgia. Next, Clark was the Army's Deputy Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy in the Pentagon. He followed that by serving as Deputy Commanding General – Support, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and in Iraq during Operation Inherent Resolve. Clark also served as the Deputy Chief of Staff-Operations for the NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.

Clark earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy in 1988. He followed this with a Master of Military Art and Science degree at the United States Army Command and General Staff College. Clark completed a United States Army College Fellowship at Duke University. He also graduated from the MIT Seminar XXI National Security Studies Program.[5]

Clark was interviewed on 17 September 2018 by The West Point Center for Oral History and reflected on his career and leadership principles as well as the role that West Point has played in his life.[6]

Clark replaced Major General Christopher G. Cavoli as commander of the 25th Infantry Division on 4 January 2018.[7]

Awards and decorations
Combat Infantryman Badge
Ranger tab
Senior Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
United States Indo-Pacific Command Badge
Army Staff Identification Badge
506th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
4 Overseas Service Bars
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with three bronze oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Valorous Unit Award
Navy Unit Commendation
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Superior Unit Award
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Southwest Asia Service Medal with three service stars
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 4
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

Personal life

Clark is married and has two adult children.

References
  1. "Ronald Patrick Clark". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  2. "Chief of Staff, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command". U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. December 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  3. "Ceremony welcomes incoming chief of staff to USARPAC". U.S. Army. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  4. Morin, Monte (30 August 2006). "Hunting insurgents a frustrating lesson in detective work". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  5. "Maj. Gen. Ronald P. "Ron" Clark, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC)". Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  6. ""If We Didn't Work Together, We'd Perish": Relationships Built At The Speed Of Trust". The West Point Center for Oral History. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  7. Cole, William (22 December 2017). "Pentagon names new Schofield commander". Star Advertiser. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
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