ARNG/USAR DCG

The Deputy Commanding Generals for the Army National Guard (ARNG) and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) at the Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) serves as key advisors to the CASCOM Commanding General on all matters concerning the Reserve Component. This role is critical in ensuring the seamless integration of the Reserve Component into the Total Force.

The Deputy Commanding General (ARNG) at CASCOM is Brigadier General Troy E. Armstrong.

The Deputy Commanding General (USAR) at CASCOM is Brigadier General Christopher J. Niewind.

Mission

The primary mission of the ARNG/USAR Deputy Commanding Generals (DCG) at CASCOM is to act as the principal advisor to the Commanding General for all Reserve Component affairs.

In this capacity, the DCGs direct, coordinate, and review all Reserve Component support to CASCOM. This includes overseeing actions that affect the training, equipping, deployability, and readiness of Reserve Component sustainment units and personnel. A key aspect of the mission is to champion the total force integration of capabilities, concepts, and doctrine, serving as the main liaison between the Reserve Component and CASCOM.

Vision

The vision for the position is to be recognized as the leading advocate for Reserve Component sustainment commanders in all areas related to leader development, mission command/enterprise information systems, force development, training, and career management.