Colonel Robert H. Walter Jr. is the Assistant Adjutant General – Army, Oklahoma National Guard. He advises and assists The Adjutant General on the preparation of Oklahoma Army National Guard units for Homeland Defense and mobilization. He has oversight of training, administration, logistics and personnel actions. He directs the immediate staff and provides guidance to the staff and subordinate commanders. Colonel Walter also facilitates command staff decisions pertaining to force development, planning, strength maintenance and task force operations. He advises The Adjutant General concerning any issue or matter that affects the Oklahoma Army National Guard, its citizen Soldiers and their families.
Colonel Walter commissioned in 1993 through the Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Central Oklahoma. In prior assignments, he has served as the Chief of Staff, Oklahoma National Guard; Joint Task Force Commander, Oklahoma National Guard; Deputy Commander, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team; Squadron Commander, 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment; and Command Group Executive Officer, Joint Force Headquarters. Prior to receiving his commission, Colonel Walter served three years as an enlisted member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard.
Commissioning Source
Reserve Officer Training Corps - University of Central Oklahoma
Educational Degrees
1993 - University of Central Oklahoma, Bachelor of General Studies, Edmond, Oklahoma
2013 - United States Army War College, Master of Strategic Studies, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
Military Schools Attended
2013 - United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
2009 - Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
1997 - Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Fort Benning, Georgia
1993 - Infantry Officer Basic Course, Fort Benning, Georgia
1992 - Airborne, Fort Benning, Georgia
Effective Dates of Promotion
| Second Lieutenant: |
7 May 1993 |
| First Lieutenant: |
28 May 1996 |
| Captain: |
16 October 1998 |
| Major: |
30 August 2005 |
| Lieutenant Colonel: |
09 August 2010 |
| Colonel: |
09 May 2016 |
Assignments
1. May 2023 – Present, Assistant Adjutant General - Army, Joint Force Headquarters – Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2. January 2022 – April 2023, Chief of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
3. March 2018 – December 2021, Joint Task Force Commander, Joint Force Headquarters, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
4. February 2016 – February 2018, Deputy Commander, Headquarters, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Norman, Oklahoma
5. July 2013 – February 2016, Squadron Commander, 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment, Durant, Oklahoma
6. August 2012 – June 2013, Student Officer, United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
7. March 2012 – July 2012, Brigade S3, Headquarters, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Norman, Oklahoma
8. June 2011– March 2012, Brigade S3, Headquarters, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Norman, Oklahoma and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Afghanistan
9. March 2010 – June 2011, Brigade S3, Headquarters, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Norman, Oklahoma
10. June 2009 – March 2010, Assistant Professor of Military Science, Headquarters, 5th Brigade, United States Army Cadet Command, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
11. October 2008 – June 2009, Battalion Executive Officer, Headquarters, 5th Brigade, United States Army Cadet Command, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
12. January 2008 – October 2008, Battalion S3, Headquarters, 1st Battalion 179th Infantry Regiment, Stillwater, Oklahoma and OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, Camp Bucca, Iraq
13. July 2005 – January 2008, Battalion S3, Headquarters, 1st Battalion 179th Infantry Regiment, Stillwater, Oklahoma
14. August 2004 – June 2005, Assistant S2/S3 (Air), Headquarters, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
15. November 2003 – August 2004, Embedded Trainer, 1st Embedded Training Team, Coalition Joint Task Force Phoenix, OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, Forward Operating Base Phoenix, Afghanistan
16. July 2002 – November 2003, Assistant S3 (Air), Headquarters, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
17. November 1999 – June 2002, Commander, Company C, 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, Sapulpa, Oklahoma
18. June 1999 – October 1999, S3 (Air), Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, Tulsa, Oklahoma
19. June 1998 – May 1999, S2, Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, Tulsa, Oklahoma
20. October 1996 – May 1998, Rifle Platoon Leader, Company C, 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, Tulsa, Oklahoma
21. October 1993 – September 1996, Rifle Platoon Leader, Company A, 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, Tulsa, Oklahoma 22. June 1993 – September 1993, Student Officer, Infantry Officer Basic Course, Fort Benning, Georgia
23. May 1993 – September 1993, Unassigned Officer Awaiting Initial Training, United States Army Reserve Control Group (Annual Training), St. Louis, Missouri
Summary of Joint Assignments
March 2018 – December 2021, Joint Task Force Commander, Joint Force Headquarters, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Summary of Operational Assignments
June 2011– March 2012, Brigade S3, Headquarters, OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Afghanistan
January 2008 – October 2008, Battalion S3, Headquarters, 1st Battalion 179th Infantry Regiment, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, Camp Bucca, Iraq
November 2003 – August 2004, Embedded Trainer, 1st Embedded Training Team, Coalition Joint Task Force Phoenix, OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, Forward Operating Base Phoenix, Afghanistan
Awards and Decorations
Bronze Star Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal (with Valor Device and 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Achievement Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Meritorious Unit Commendation (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Superior Unit Award
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with 2 Bronze Campaign Stars)
Iraq Campaign Medal (with 1 Bronze Campaign Star)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hourglass Device and “M” Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (with Numeral 3)
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal
Oklahoma State Active Duty Service Medal (with Numeral 3)
Oklahoma Long Service Ribbon (30 Years)
Oklahoma Good Conduct Ribbon (with Numeral 2)
Louisiana Emergency Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge
Oklahoma General Staff Identification Badge