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James L. Terry
Terry in uniform, 2012
Born	(1957-05-14) May 14, 1957 (age 67) Chatsworth, Georgia, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1978–2015
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	United States Army Central Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve V Corps 10th Mountain Division
Battles / wars	Operation Uphold Democracy War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (6) Bronze Star Medal (2)

James L. Terry (born May 14, 1957) is a retired lieutenant general of the United States Army. Terry has commanded at multiple levels across the Army. Terry's last assignment was as the commanding general of United States Army Central, retiring 17 November 2015. Terry served as the last commander of V Corps before its inactivation in 2013. While commanding V Corps, he concurrently served as Commander, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command (IJC), and as deputy commander of United States Forces Afghanistan. He was the Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) from 2009 to 2011.

Early life

Terry was born in Chatsworth, Georgia, on May 14, 1957. In 1978, he graduated from North Georgia College (now known as University of North Georgia) and, through Reserve Officers' Training Corps, was commissioned as an infantry officer.

Military career

Terry has served in a wide variety of assignments, to include rifle platoon leader, company executive officer, and anti-tank platoon leader while stationed with the 1–15th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division in Kitzingen, Germany; S-4 (logistics) and S-3 (operations) for the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky; assistant professor of military science and the assistant commandant of cadets at North Georgia College in Dahlonega, Georgia; battalion executive officer for the United Nations Command Security Force Battalion, the Joint Security Area, in Panmunjom, Korea; deputy G3 and brigade executive officer with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell; executive officer to the Inspector General of the Army; chief of initiatives and deputy commander of the Joint Warfighting Center, United States Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Virginia; and operations officer for the Coalition Forces Land Component Command, Army Central Command, at Camp Doha in Kuwait.

In 1981 Terry commanded A Company of the 2–327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell. He took command of the 2–22nd Infantry Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), at Fort Drum, New York, in June 1994. During this command, he deployed with the battalion to Haiti in support of Operation Uphold Democracy. From April 1998 until July 2000, Terry commanded the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light Infantry), at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. After this assignment, he commanded the operations group of the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Terry then assumed duties as the Assistant Division Commander for Operations, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), in August 2004. From January 2006 to February 2007, he deployed with the unit in support of the War in Afghanistan as the Deputy Commanding General (Operations) for the Combined Joint Task Force 76 in Afghanistan.

10th Mountain Division

From 2009 to 2011, Terry was commander of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry). In October 2010, the division headquarters was designated as Combined Joint Task Force – 10, responsible for the command and control of coalition military forces in RC-South, which encompasses five of Afghanistan’s southern provinces. Terry assumed command of RC-South from outgoing commander Major General Nick Carter in November 2010. On 1 October 2011, command of RC-South was transferred to Major General James L. Huggins, the commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division.

V Corps

On 3 August 2011, the Department of Defense announced the nomination of Terry to the rank of lieutenant general and for command of V Corps, United States Army Europe and Seventh Army. On 5 November 2011, Terry handed over command of the 10th Mountain Division to its new commander Major General Mark A. Milley. Terry assumed command of V Corps in Wiesbaden, Germany on 10 January 2012. In May 2012, V Corps deployed to Afghanistan to serve as the headquarters of the International Security Assistance Force Joint Command (IJC) for a period of one year. Terry continued to command V Corps while also serving as commander of IJC, and as deputy commander of United States Forces Afghanistan. Terry formally assumed command of IJC from Lieutenant General Curtis Scaparrotti on 12 June 2012.

Training and education

Terry earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management from North Georgia College. He has a Master of Arts in Business Administration from Webster University and a Master of Science in National Security Strategy and Policy from National Defense University.

Terry's military training includes Basic Airborne School, Army Ranger School, Air Assault School, Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, the Inspector General Course, the Command and General Staff Officer Course at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; and the National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC.

Awards and decorations

In 2011, Terry was awarded the NATO Meritorious Service Medal. On 12 September 2013, Terry was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross by the Governor General of Canada. Terry was presented this honor for his leadership of Regional Command South from November 2010 to October 2011. He is credited with supporting Canadian forces and promoting the importance of their mission in Afghanistan.

Terry's awards include:

Combat Action Badge

Expert Infantryman Badge

Basic Parachutist Badge

Ranger tab

Air Assault Badge

10th Mountain Division Combat Service Identification Badge

22nd Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia

11 Overseas Service Bars

Defense Distinguished Service Medal

Army Distinguished Service Medal

Defense Superior Service Medal

Legion of Merit with one silver oak leaf cluster

Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster

Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster

Army Achievement Medal

Joint Meritorious Unit Award

Meritorious Unit Commendation

Army Superior Unit Award

National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal with four campaign stars

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Korea Defense Service Medal

Humanitarian Service Medal

Army Service Ribbon

Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 7

NATO Meritorious Service Medal

NATO Medal for ISAF

Multinational Force and Observers Medal

Meritorious Service Cross, Military Division (Canada)

See also

• Kandahar Province
• Operation Dragon Strike
• Khosrow Sofla

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army.

1. "U.S. Army Central Change of Command (17 Nov 2015)". Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
2. Diaz, Spc. Matthew (2010-11-02). "10th Mountain Division (LI) takes command of RC(S) during TOA". US Army Public Affairs. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
3. 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs. "Incoming, outgoing Regional Command South commanders tour FOB Pasab, meet with Spartans". www.dvidshub.net. Defense Video & Imagery Distribution Service. Retrieved 17 October 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
4. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs). 3 August 2011. Archived from the original on 6 August 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
5. Sarah Haase (5 November 2011). "Command of Fort Drum changes hands in Friday ceremony". Watertown Daily Times. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
6. Laura Rauch. "Terry takes helm at V Corps – News". Stripes. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
7. Mark Patton. "V Corps cases colors – perhaps for last time in Germany – Europe". Stripes. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
8. "DVIDS – Images – Change of command ceremony [Image 2 of 3]". Dvidshub.net. Archived from the original on 21 September 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
9. "NATO Meritorious Service Medal Awards – Autumn 2011" (PDF). NATO. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
10. "Military Decorations Ceremony". The Governor General of Canada official website. The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General. Retrieved 17 September 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
11. "Official Biography Lieutenant General James L. Terry". United States Army. Archived from the original on 9 June 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
12. "Terry receives nomination for promotion, new assignment: Milley will serve as next division commande | Article | The United States Army". Army.mil. Retrieved 17 December 2011.

External links

• "LTG James L. Terry" (PDF). Commanding General Bio. V Corps. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 February 2013. Retrieved 9 Feb 2012. (V Corps Commanding General Bio)
• "Lieutenant General James L. Terry". International Security Assistance Force. NATO. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2012. (ISAF Joint Command Bio)

• 1957 births
• United States Army generals
• Living people
• Recipients of the Legion of Merit
• Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal
• People from Chatsworth, Georgia
• United States Army personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)