Commanding General, United States Army Europe and Africa
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The commanding general of United States Army Europe and Africa (CG USAREUR-AF)[lower-alpha 1] was formerly known as the commander-in-chief of United States Army Europe (CINCUSAREUR).[lower-alpha 2] Prior to 8 May 1945 the official title was Commander, European Theater of Operations, United States Army. From 1953 to 1967 the commanding general of USAREUR was "dual hatted" as commander of the Central Army Group of NATO forces in Germany. The commanding general of USAREUR is currently "dual hatted" as the commanding general of United States Army Africa.
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Commanding General of United States Army Europe and Africa | |
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United States Army Europe and Africa | |
Type | Service component commander |
Abbreviation | CG USAREUR-AF |
Reports to | Commander, United States European Command (operational) Secretary of the Army (administrative) Chief of Staff of the United States Army (administrative) |
Seat | Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany |
Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
Term length | 2–3 years (approx.) |
Formation | June 8, 1942 |
First holder | MG James E. Chaney |
Deputy | Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Europe and Africa |
Website | Official Website |
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