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Rodney L. Johnson

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Rodney L. Johnson
Brigadier General Rodney L. Johnson c. 2006
Born(1955-04-13)13 April 1955
Atkinson, Nebraska
Died(2023-12-24)24 December 2023
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1977–2010
RankBrigadier General
CommandsUnited States Army Criminal Investigation Command
United States Army Military Police School
14th Military Police Brigade
720th Military Police Battalion
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)

Brigadier General Rodney L. Johnson (13 April 1955 – 24 December 2023) was a senior officer of the United States Army as the 9th Commanding General of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command and the 12th Provost Marshal General of the Army.

Biography

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Johnson was born in Atkinson, Nebraska and raised in the rural area of Burke, South Dakota. He graduated from South Dakota State University in May 1977, and subsequently received a Reserve Army commission as a second lieutenant in the Military Police Corps. The source of his commissioned service was the Reserve Officer Training Corps. Johnson died on 24 December 2023.

Military assignments

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Education

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Johnson had a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology from South Dakota State University; a Master of Science degree in Police Science and Public Administration from Wichita State University; and a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College. His military education included the MP Officer Basic Course, the MP Officer Advanced Course, the Combined Arms Services Staff School, the Command and General Staff College, the DoD Emergency Preparedness Course, and the National War College. He was also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

Honors and awards

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Other decorations and awards include: National Defense Service Medal (Bronze Star), Humanitarian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (OLC), Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Medal, Airborne Wings. Additionally, he wears the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (OLC), the Army Superior Unit Award (OLC), and the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation; and is an MPOA Distinguished Honor Graduate, USAMPS Distinguished Instructor, CGSC Military Police Honor Graduate; and recipient of the Military Police Regimental Association's Order of The Marechaussee.

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