Roger L. Cloutier Jr. (born March 15, 1965) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as the Commander of Allied Land Command. Previously, he served as the Commander of the United States Army Africa and the Southern European Task Force. Cloutier graduated from the University of San Diego in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in political science and a masters in international relations.

Rumors of capture

In April 2022, unconfirmed sources began circulating that Cloutier had been captured by Russian forces in Mariupol whilst training the Azov Battalion. NATO stated that this information was false. Following the claims a rebuttal was made as an online post via Cloutier's LinkedIn profile.

Military Awards

  • Defense Distinguished Medal
  • Defense Superior Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
  • Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster
  • Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters
  • Defence Meritorious Service Medal
  • Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters
  • Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device
  • Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters
  • Army Achievement Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters

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External links

  • Media related to Roger L. Cloutier, Jr. at Wikimedia Commons
Military offices
Preceded byJohn M. MurrayDirector of Force Management of the United States Army 2013–2015Succeeded byRandy A. George
Preceded byBradley BeckerCommanding General of the United States Army Training Center and Fort Jackson 2015–2016Succeeded byJohn P. Johnson
Preceded byMichael J. KingsleyChief of Staff of the United States Africa Command 2016–2018Succeeded byTodd B. McCaffrey
Preceded byEugene J. LeBoeuf ActingCommander of the United States Army Africa 2019–2020Succeeded byAndrew M. Rohling
Preceded byJohn C. Thomson IIICommander of the Allied Land Command 2020–2022Succeeded byDarryl A. Williams