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{{short description|United States Army general}}

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'''David M. Maddox''' (born April 5, 1938)<ref name="google">{{cite book|title=Ruck it up!|author=Kirkpatrick, C.E.|publisher=Government Printing Office|isbn=9780160876301|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=MQXvyD-_GW4C&pg=PA557|page=557|accessdate=2015-08-20|year=2006}}</ref> is a retired [[United States Army]] [[List of United States Army four-star generals|four-star general]] who served as Commander in Chief, [[United States Army Europe]]/Commander, Central Army Group (CINCUSAREUR/COMCENTAG) from 1992 to 1993; Commander in Chief, U.S. Army Europe (CINCUSAREUR) from 1993 to 1994. He commanded the [[2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment]] from 1981 to 1983. He is a 1960 graduate of [[Virginia Military Institute]]. He received his MS in Applied Science (Operations Research) from Southern Illinois University in 1969.
'''David M. Maddox''' (born April 5, 1938)<ref name="google">{{cite book|title=Ruck it up!|author=Kirkpatrick, C.E.|publisher=Government Printing Office|isbn=9780160876301|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MQXvyD-_GW4C&pg=PA557|page=557|access-date=2015-08-20|year=2006}}</ref> is a retired [[United States Army]] [[List of United States Army four-star generals|four-star general]] who served as Commander in Chief, [[United States Army Europe]]/Commander, Central Army Group from 1992 to 1993 and Commander in Chief, United States Army Europe from 1993 to 1994. He commanded the [[2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment]] from 1981 to 1983. He is a 1960 graduate of [[Virginia Military Institute]]. He received his Master of Science in Applied Science (Operations Research) from [[Southern Illinois University]] in 1969.


Maddox spent much of his time towards the end of his career transitioning the army in Europe to a post-Cold War stance. After retiring from the army, Maddox has worked as an independent consultant to industry and the government. He has also served on the [[Defense Science Board]], is a Senior Fellow of the [[Army Science Board]], is a member of the [[National Academy of Engineering]], is Chair of the Board on Army Science and Technology, is a Member Emeritus of the [[Charles Stark Draper Laboratory]], and is a member of the [[Washington Institute of Foreign Affairs]].<ref>[http://www.humanrightsfirst.info/pdf/06913-etn-military-let-ca3.pdf Letter to Senators urging U.S. to not endorse torture]</ref>
Maddox spent much of his time towards the end of his career transitioning the army in Europe to a post-Cold War stance. After retiring from the army, Maddox has worked as an independent consultant to industry and the government. He has also served on the [[Defense Science Board]], is a Senior Fellow of the [[Army Science Board]], and a member of the [[Washington Institute of Foreign Affairs]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.humanrightsfirst.info/pdf/06913-etn-military-let-ca3.pdf |title=Letter to Senators urging U.S. to not endorse torture |access-date=2007-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070823195657/http://www.humanrightsfirst.info/pdf/06913-etn-military-let-ca3.pdf |archive-date=2007-08-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was also elected a member of the [[National Academy of Engineering]] in 2004 for contributions to making operations research an integral part of U.S. Army planning and operations at all levels.


In October 2007, Maddox was part of a six-member panel appointed by Secretary of the Army [[Pete Geren]] that issued a report critical of the Pentagon's procedures for appointing and supervising contracting officers.<ref name="nytimes">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/01/washington/01army.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=david+m+maddox&st=nyt&oref=slogin |title=The New York Times &#124; Panel Faults Army’s Wartime Contracting |publisher=nytimes.com|accessdate=2015-08-20}}</ref> He served as a member of the Department of the Army 120-day study, commissioned by Secretary of the Army John McHugh, to examine its acquisition organizations, policies, workforce and processes, including how it acquires and handles equipment.
In October 2007, Maddox was part of a six-member panel appointed by Secretary of the Army [[Pete Geren]] that issued a report critical of the Pentagon's procedures for appointing and supervising contracting officers.<ref name="nytimes">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/01/washington/01army.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=david+m+maddox&st=nyt&oref=slogin |title=The New York Times &#124; Panel Faults Army's Wartime Contracting |work=[[The New York Times]]|date=November 2007 |access-date=2015-08-20 |last1=Schmitt |first1=Eric }}</ref> He served as a member of the Department of the Army 120-day study, commissioned by Secretary of the Army John McHugh, to examine its acquisition organizations, policies, workforce and processes, including how it acquires and handles equipment.


He received the Military Operations Research Society's Wanner Award for outstanding contributions to the progress of this advanced profession and the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences' J. Steinhardt prize for lifetime contributions to the practical applications of OR techniques for the solution of military problems.
Maddox received the Military Operations Research Society's Wanner Award for outstanding contributions to the progress of this advanced profession, the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences' J. Steinhardt prize for lifetime contributions to the practical applications of OR techniques for the solution of military problems, and is a member of the Army Operations Research Society Hall of Fame.

==Awards and decorations==
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|[[File:Combat Infantry Badge.svg|135px]]
|[[Combat Infantryman Badge]]
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|[[File:United States Air Force Parachutist Badge.svg|75px]]
|[[Parachutist Badge (United States)|Basic Parachutist Badge]]
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|[[File:United States Army Staff Identification Badge.png|80px]]
|[[Army Staff Identification Badge]]
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|[[File:ArmyOSB.svg|50px]]
|4 [[Overseas Service Bar]]s
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}
|[[Army Distinguished Service Medal]]
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=5|type=oak|ribbon=Legion of Merit ribbon.svg|width=60}}
|[[Legion of Merit]] with one silver [[oak leaf cluster]]
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Bronze Star ribbon.svg|width=60}}
|[[Bronze Star Medal]]
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=1|type=oak|ribbon=Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}
|[[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]] with Oak Leaf Cluster
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=|type=|ribbon=Air Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}<span style="position:relative; top: 0px; left: -35px; display: inline-block; width: 0;">[[File:Award numeral 2.svg|9px]]</span>
|[[Air Medal]] with bronze [[award numeral]] 2
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}
|[[Commendation Medal|Army Commendation Medal]]
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=1|type=service-star|name=National Defense Service Medal ribbon|width=60}}
|[[National Defense Service Medal]] with one bronze [[service star]]
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=4|type=service-star|name=Vietnam Service Ribbon|width=60}}
|[[Vietnam Service Medal]] with four Service stars
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=|type=|ribbon=Army Service Ribbon.svg|width=60}}
|[[Army Service Ribbon]]
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|[[Overseas Service Ribbon|Army Overseas Service Ribbon]] with numeral 3
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=|type=|ribbon=GER Bundeswehr Honour Cross Gold ribbon.svg|width=60}}
|[[Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr]] in gold
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|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Vietnamese Gallantry Cross ribbon.svg|width=60}}<span style="position:relative; top: 0px; left: -38px; display: inline-block; width: 0;">[[File:Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg|16px]]</span>
|[[Gallantry Cross (Vietnam)]] with bronze star
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|Vietnam [[Armed Forces Honor Medal]] 1st class with palm
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|[[File:Gallantry_Cross_Unit_Citation.png|60px]]
|[[Gallantry Cross (Vietnam)|Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation]]
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|[[File:Civil Action Unit Citation.png|60px]]
|Vietnam [[Civil Actions Medal]] Unit Citation
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|{{Ribbon devices|number=|type=|ribbon=Vietnam Campaign Medal ribbon with 60- clasp.svg|width=60}}
|[[Vietnam Campaign Medal]]
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==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.mors.org/awards/wanner/maddox.htm Vance R. Wanner Memorial Award bio]
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070815063745/http://mors.org/awards/wanner/maddox.htm Vance R. Wanner Memorial Award bio]
*[http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=02132004 National Academy of Engineering Elects 76 Members and 11 Foreign Associates]
*[http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=02132004 National Academy of Engineering Elects 76 Members and 11 Foreign Associates]
*[http://www.informs.org/index.php?c=555+kat=MAS%3A+J.+Steinhardt+prize INFORMS J. Steinhard prize for lifetime service.]
*[http://www.informs.org/index.php?c=555+kat=MAS%3A+J.+Steinhardt+prize INFORMS J. Steinhard prize for lifetime service.]{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[http://new.vmi.edu/departments.asp?durki=2112 VMI Army Hall of Fame]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927024845/http://new.vmi.edu/departments.asp?durki=2112 VMI Army Hall of Fame]


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Latest revision as of 13:20, 24 September 2023

David M. Maddox
General David M. Maddox
Born (1938-04-05) April 5, 1938 (age 86)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1960–1995
RankGeneral
Commands heldUnited States Army Europe
V Corps[1]
8th Infantry Division
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (6)
Bronze Star Medal

David M. Maddox (born April 5, 1938)[2] is a retired United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Army Europe/Commander, Central Army Group from 1992 to 1993 and Commander in Chief, United States Army Europe from 1993 to 1994. He commanded the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment from 1981 to 1983. He is a 1960 graduate of Virginia Military Institute. He received his Master of Science in Applied Science (Operations Research) from Southern Illinois University in 1969.

Maddox spent much of his time towards the end of his career transitioning the army in Europe to a post-Cold War stance. After retiring from the army, Maddox has worked as an independent consultant to industry and the government. He has also served on the Defense Science Board, is a Senior Fellow of the Army Science Board, and a member of the Washington Institute of Foreign Affairs.[3] He was also elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2004 for contributions to making operations research an integral part of U.S. Army planning and operations at all levels.

In October 2007, Maddox was part of a six-member panel appointed by Secretary of the Army Pete Geren that issued a report critical of the Pentagon's procedures for appointing and supervising contracting officers.[4] He served as a member of the Department of the Army 120-day study, commissioned by Secretary of the Army John McHugh, to examine its acquisition organizations, policies, workforce and processes, including how it acquires and handles equipment.

Maddox received the Military Operations Research Society's Wanner Award for outstanding contributions to the progress of this advanced profession, the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences' J. Steinhardt prize for lifetime contributions to the practical applications of OR techniques for the solution of military problems, and is a member of the Army Operations Research Society Hall of Fame.

Awards and decorations[edit]

Combat Infantryman Badge
Basic Parachutist Badge
Army Staff Identification Badge
4 Overseas Service Bars
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver oak leaf cluster
 Legion of Merit with one silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal with bronze award numeral 2
Army Commendation Medal
Bronze star
Width=44 scarlet ribbon with a central width-4 golden yellow stripe, flanked by pairs of width-1 scarlet, white, Old Glory blue, and white stripes
 National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
 Vietnam Service Medal with four Service stars
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral 3
Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr in gold
Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) with bronze star
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal 1st class with palm
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation
Vietnam Campaign Medal

References[edit]

  1. ^ Article title [bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ Kirkpatrick, C.E. (2006). Ruck it up!. Government Printing Office. p. 557. ISBN 9780160876301. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  3. ^ "Letter to Senators urging U.S. to not endorse torture" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-08-23. Retrieved 2007-09-28.
  4. ^ Schmitt, Eric (November 2007). "The New York Times | Panel Faults Army's Wartime Contracting". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-08-20.

External links[edit]

Military offices
Preceded by Commanding General of United States Army Europe
1992–1994 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the 8th Infantry Division
1989–1992 		Succeeded by
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