Patrick Ernest Matlock (born July 3, 1965) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as the Army's G-3/5/7 (deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and training) of the Army Staff from 2022 to 2024. He most recently served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations of the United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea. Previously, he was the Commanding General of the 1st Armored Division.

Military career

Born in Yuba City, California, Matlock graduated from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in 1988 and was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood.

Matlock was nominated and confirmed for promotion to lieutenant general in April 2021, but he never assumed the rank. In September 2022, he was again nominated and confirmed for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy chief of staff for operations, plans, and training of the U.S. Army.

Personal life

Matlock married Jacqueline Damaris "Jacqy" Franks on September 12, 1992. She is the daughter of General Tommy Franks. Matlock and his wife have three children.

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Military offices
Preceded byMalcolm B. FrostDeputy Director for Operations (Operations Team Four) of the Joint Staff 2014–2015Succeeded byJohn B. Richardson
Preceded byGary BritoDeputy Commanding General (Support) of the 25th Infantry Division 2015–2016Succeeded byPeter B. Andrysiak
Preceded byJohn P. JohnsonDirector of Training of the United States Army 2016–2018Succeeded byCharles D. Costanza
Preceded byRobert P. WhiteCommanding General of the 1st Armored Division 2018–2020Succeeded byMatthew L. Eichburg
Preceded byWillard BurlesonAssistant Chief of Staff for Operations of the United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea 2020–2021Succeeded byLonnie G. Hibbard
Preceded byJames RaineyDeputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training of the United States Army 2022–2024Succeeded byJoseph A. Ryan