Major General Thomas H. Mancino was appointed as the Adjutant General for Oklahoma by Gov. Kevin J. Stitt in November 2021. In this function, he serves as the top military advisor to the Governor and commands the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard.
General Mancino commissioned in 1992 through the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Oklahoma State University. In previous assignments, he has served as the 90th Troop Command Commander, Oklahoma Army National Guard and Director of Information Technology/G6, Oklahoma Army National Guard. General Mancino has commanded at the company, battalion and brigade levels. Prior to receiving his commission, General Mancino served for six years as an Enlisted Soldier in the Oklahoma Army National Guard.
COMMISSIONING SOURCE
- Reserve Officer Training Corps
EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
- 1992 - Oklahoma State University, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Stillwater, Oklahoma
- 1997 - University of Oklahoma, Master of Business Administration, Norman, Oklahoma
- 1997 - University of Oklahoma, Juris Doctor, Law, Norman, Oklahoma
MILITARY SCHOOLS
- 1992 - Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course, In Residence, Fort Huachuca, Arizona
- 1996 - Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course, In Residence, Fort Huachuca, Arizona
- 2014 - United States Army War College (fellowship), Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
| Second Lieutenant: |
27 August 1992 |
| First Lieutenant: |
26 August 1995 |
| Captain: |
8 February 1999 |
| Major: |
21 August 2003 |
| Lieutenant Colonel: |
12 March 2011 |
| Colonel: |
15 September 2016 |
| Brigadier General: |
7 September 2019 |
| Major General: |
30 November 2022 |
ASSIGNMENTS
1. November 2021 - Present, Adjutant General for Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2. September 2019 – November 2021 Assistant Adjutant General – Army, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
3. July 2018 – September 2019, Commander, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
4. June 2015 – July 2018, Director of Information Technology/G6, Joint Force Headquarters, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
5. June 2014 – June 2015, Plans Officer, Joint Force Headquarters, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
6. July 2013 – June 2014, Student, U.S. Army Senior Service College Fellowship, Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
7. March 2012 – July 2013, Commander, 45th Infantry Brigade Special Troops Battalion, Norman, Oklahoma
8. June 2011 – March 2012, Commander, 45th Infantry Brigade Special Troops Battalion, COP Xio Haq, Afghanistan
9. May 2011 – June 2011, Commander, 45th Infantry Brigade Special Troops Battalion, Norman, Oklahoma
10. October 2008 – May 2011, S3, 45th Infantry Brigade Special Troops Battalion, Norman, Oklahoma
11. January 2008 – October 2008, Director of Information Management, Joint Area Support Group - Coalition (HHC 45th IBCT), Baghdad, Iraq, MNF-I
12. February 2007 – January 2008, Information Officer, 45th Infantry Brigade, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
13. August 2004 – February 2007, S2, 45th Infantry Brigade, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
14. November 2003 – August 2004, Assistant J2, Headquarters 45th Enhanced Separate Brigade, Coalition Joint Task Force Phoenix, Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan
15. November 2002 – November 2003, Assistant S2, 45th Infantry Brigade, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
16. June 2001 – October 2002, Tactical Intelligence Officer, 45th Infantry Brigade, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
17. April 2000 – June 2001, Assistant S2, 53rd Infantry Brigade (Inactive National Guard), Tampa, Florida
18. October 1997 – April 2000, Assistant S2, 53rd Infantry Brigade, Tampa, Florida
19. September 1996 – October 1997, S2, 1st Battalion 279 Infantry, Tulsa, Oklahoma
20. September 1995 – August 1996, S2, 1st Battalion 179 Infantry, Stillwater, Oklahoma
21. September 1994 – September 1995, Scout Platoon Leader, Detachment 1, HHC 1st Battalion 179 Infantry, Guthrie, Oklahoma
22. September 1992 – September 1994, Tactical Intel Officer, HHC 1st Battalion 179 Infantry, Stillwater, Oklahoma
23. August 1992 – September 1992, Military Intelligence Officer, United States Army Reserve Control Group (Officer Active Duty Obligor), St. Louis, Missouri
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
1. June 2011 – March 2012, Commander, 45th Infantry Brigade Special Troops Battalion, COP Xio Haq, Afghanistan
2. January 2008 – October 2008, Director of Information Management, Joint Area Support Group - Coalition (HHC 45th IBCT), Baghdad, Iraq, MNF-I
3. November 2003 – August 2004, Assistant J2, Headquarters 45th Enhanced Separate Brigade, Coalition Joint Task Force Phoenix, Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Achievement Medal
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver and 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Afghanistan Campaign Star (with 3 Bronze Campaign Stars)
Iraq Campaign Medal (with 1 Bronze Campaign Star)
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)
NATO Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Citation (Army)
Army Superior Unit Award
Oklahoma Commendation Medal
Oklahoma Long Service Ribbon (20 Years)
Oklahoma Good Conduct Ribbon (with Numeral 6)
Oklahoma State Active Duty Medal
Louisiana Emergency Service Medal
Combat Action Badge
Air Assault Badge
Oklahoma General Staff Identification Badge
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Harvard Kennedy School National Security Fellows Alumni Association
US Army War College Alumni Association
National Guard Association of the United States
Oklahoma National Guard Association
Military Intelligence Corps Association (MICA)
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION
State Resource Manager/Executive Director, State Military Department of Oklahoma
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2018 Advanced (Cyber) Security Practitioner Certification (CASP)
2013 USAWC Strategy Article Competition finalist