Who is the Chief of Staff of the Army?

• A. General Laneve
• B. General Milley
• C. General Brown
• D. General Odierno

Answer: (A)

The position of Chief of Staff of the Army is the Army’s highest-ranking uniformed officer, serving as the principal military advisor to the Secretary of the Army and the President. This four-star general leads the Army Staff, sets readiness and modernization priorities, and oversees how the Army organizes, trains, and equips itself to meet national security goals.

As of recent years, the person holding this role is General Randy A. George. He previously commanded Army Futures Command and has been selected to guide the Army’s modernization and readiness for current and future missions. The other names listed correspond to leaders in different branches or to former Army leaders, not the current Chief of Staff: for example, one is associated with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, another with the Air Force, a former Army leader, and one name that isn’t a commonly recognized Army general. Always check the current roster, since these assignments can change.