Robert Catalanotti

Robert Catalanotti is a retired major general in the United States Army Reserve. A resident of Grafton, Massachusetts,[1] he last served as the director, Exercises and Training Directorate J-7, United States Central Command (USCENTCOM). He previously served as the Program Manager-Facilities Security Forces, USCENTCOM.[2] From 2007 to 2008, Catalanotti was the Commanding General, 98th Division and the base commander at Camp Taji from December 2004 to October 2005.[3]

Robert Catalanotti
Major General Catalanotti, Director, Exercises and Training Directorate, USCENTCOM
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army Reserve
Years of service1980 – 2014
Rank Major General
Commands held98th Division
Camp Taji
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal (3)

Education

Catalanotti is a 1980 graduate of Assumption College who gained his commission as a second lieutenant through cross-town enrollment in Army ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He holds a Master's Degree from Suffolk University and a Masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College.[4]

Awards and decorations
Defense Superior Service Medal
 Legion of Merit (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Bronze Star
 Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
 Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
 Army Achievement Medal (with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
State Department Superior Honor Award
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Superior Unit Award
 Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 7 oak leaf clusters)
 National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Service Stars)
 Iraq Campaign Medal (with 2 Service Stars)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with silver hourglass, M device, and award numeral
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon (with award numeral)
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (with award numeral)
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References
  1. "Grafton Pays Tribute to Military Veterans, Past and Present". The Grafton News. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  2. "Release No: 448-12 General Officer Assignments". United States Department of Defense. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  3. Clay, Steven. "Interview with COL Robert Catalanotti". Combined Arms Digital Research Library. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  4. "Bob Catalanotti '80 Promoted to U.S. Army Brigadier General". Assumption Magazine. 6 (2): 9. Spring 2008. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
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