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.