



MAJOR GENERAL ERROL R. SCHWARTZ

Commanding General of the Militia of the District of Columbia National Guard

General Schwartz assumed duties as Commanding General, District of Columbia in 2008. His military career started when he enlisted in the District of Columbia Army National Guard in 1976. He was commissioned in June 1979 and appointed a platoon leader in the 104th Maintenance Company. He served in many leadership positions as a staff officer and commander. Some of his previous assignments include Battalion Commander, 372nd Military Police Battalion, Deputy Director of Information Management, Director of Logistics, Commander, 74th Troop Command and Deputy Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard.



EDUCATION:

1980 University of the District of Columbia, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Washington, District of Columbia

1984 Central Michigan University, Master of Science, Business Management, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

2000 National Defense University, Master of Science, National Security Strategy, Fort McNair, Washington, District of Columbia

2006 National Defense University, CAPSTONE, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, District of Columbia

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. June 1979 - February 1984, Platoon Leader, 104th Maintenance Company, Washington, District of Columbia

2. February 1984 - February 1985, Maintenance Officer, 140th Transportation Motor Transport Battalion, Washington, District of Columbia

3. February 1985 - January 1987, Commander, 380th Supply and Service Company, Washington, District of Columbia

4. January 1987 - September 1990, State Training Officer, Headquarters, District Area Command, Washington, District of Columbia

5. September 1990 - October 1991, Intelligence/Operations and Training Officer, 140th Transportation Battalion, Washington, District of Columbia

6. October 1991 - June 1993, Executive Officer, 140th Transportation Motor Transport Battalion, Washington, District of Columbia

7. June 1993 - October 1994, Operations and Training Officer, District of Columbia Military Academy, Washington, District of Columbia

8. October 1994 - October 1994, Military Police Investigation Officer, 260th Military Police Command, Washington, District of Columbia

9. October 1994 - May 1995, Executive Officer, 372nd Military Police Battalion, Washington, District of Columbia

10. May 1995 - June 1996, Operations and Training Officer, 260th Military Police Command, Washington, District of Columbia

11. June 1996 - February 1998, Commander, 372nd Military Police Battalion, Washington, District of Columbia

12. February 1998 - January 1999, Deputy Director of Information Management, Headquarters, District Area Command, Washington, District of Columbia

13. January 1999 - June 2001, Director of Logistics, Headquarters, District Area Command, Washington, District of Columbia

14. June 2001 - June 2003, Commander, 74th Troop Command, Washington, District of Columbia

15. June 2003 - November 2004, The Adjutant General - Army, District of Columbia National Guard, Washington, District of Columbia

16. December 2004 - June 2008, Deputy Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard, Washington, District of Columbia

17. June 2008 - Present, Commanding General of the Militia of the District of Columbia National Guard, Washington, District of Columbia

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Legion of Merit (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)

Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)

Army Commendation Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)

Army Achievement Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)

Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)

National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star Device)

Armed Forces Service Medal

Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hour Glass)

Army Service Ribbon

Army Reserves Component Overseas Training Ribbon (with Numeral 2)

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS:

Second Lieutenant ARNG 3 June 1979

First Lieutenant ARNG 2 June 1982

Captain ARNG 30 November 1984

Major ARNG 2 December 1989

Lieutenant Colonel ARNG 17 September 1995

Colonel ARNG 1 October 1999

Brigadier General ARNG 30 September 2005

Major General ARNG 27 June 2008

(Current as of April 2011)

The date of publication indicated on this biography reflects the most recent update. It does not necessarily reflect the date of printing.

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