The commanding general of United States Army Pacific (CG USARPAC or CG, USARPAC) is the commander of

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, the army service component command of

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(USINDOPACOM). As CG USARPAC, the officeholder is responsible for

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forces stationed within INDOPACOM's area of operations, including

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and

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. The current commanding general is General

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Rank

When the modern iteration of USARPAC was created, the holder of the position was a three-star

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. In July 2013, USARPAC transitioned into a four-star command with the confirmation of

Vincent K. Brooks Vincent Keith Brooks (born 24 October 1958) is a retired United States Army General (United States), general who last commanded United States Forces Korea, United Nations Command, and ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command. He previously served as the ...

to the position "to broaden political-military aims through increased shaping activities and building partner capacity in the USARPAC area of responsibility".

List of commanders

Commander, District of Hawaii

Commander, Department of Hawaii

Commander, Hawaiian Department

Commanding General, United States Army Pacific

Notes

References

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