Mr. Donald Crutchfield
Director

Mission

Provide advice and support to the Under Secretary of Defense on all matters relating to the development, promotion, and retention of senior officers in the general and flag ranks. The office is responsible for the processing of all Active, Reserve, and Guard general and flag officer promotions and nominations through the Senate.

General and Flag Officer Policy

• DoDI 1320.04, Military Officer Actions Requiring Presidential, Secretary of Defense, or Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Approval or Senate Confirmation
• DoDI 1320.14, DoD Commissioned Officer Promotion Program Procedures
• DoDI 1300.19, DoD Joint Officer Management Program Procedures
• DoDI 1334.02, Frocking of Commissioned Officers
• DoDI 1300.19, DoD Joint Officer Management Program
• DoDI 1315.09, Utilization of Enlisted Aides (EAs) on Personal Staffs of General and Flag Officers (GO/FOs)