Raul Escribano
| Raul E. Escribano | |
|---|---|
 Brigadier General Raul E. Escribano | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1985–present |
| Rank |
 Brigadier general |
| Commands held | 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, Eighth United States Army; 524th Military Intelligence Battalion, 501st Military Intelligence Brigade |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (2) Defense Meritorious Service Medal (3) Meritorious Service Medal (3) Joint Service Commendation Medal (2) Army Commendation Medal (2) Joint Service Achievement Medal Army Achievement Medal (2) |
Raul E. Escribano is a United States Army brigadier general who currently serves as Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, J2, for the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, United States Forces Korea in Seoul, South Korea. Escribano's previous assignment was Vice Director for Intelligence, J-2, Joint Staff (Defense Intelligence Agency), Washington, DC from July 2014 to May 2016.[1][2]
Early life and education
Escribano graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He is also a graduate of the Military Intelligence Officer Basic & Advance Courses, the Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College. He earned a Master's Degree in Science Administration from Central Michigan University and a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.[3]
Career
Escribano was commissioned a second lieutenant in Military Intelligence (MI) upon his graduation from the University of Puerto Rico in 1985. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.[4]
United States Army Europe, Germany
As a company-grade officer, Escribano served as the Battalion S-2 of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division in Mainz, Germany.
1st Infantry Division and Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
He was then assigned to Fort Riley, Kansas in 1991, where he served as the G2 Operations Officer during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Upon returning from Saudi Arabia, he was the Brigade S-2 of 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division and also commanded Alpha Company, 101st MI Battalion, 1st Infantry Division.
United States Southern Command and Aide-de-Camp to the DCINC, Panama
Escribano served as the Deputy Chief, Central America Branch, United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), and was also the Aide-de-Camp to the Deputy Commander in Chief (DCINC), USSOUTHCOM, Panama. Before departing USSOUTHCOM, he was assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru, where he served as the Chief for Intelligence Operations in support of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
I Corps and Army Transformation
Following attendance to the Army Command and General Staff College, Escribano served as the JTF Operations Officer, I Corps and later as the Executive Officer, 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion, I Corps in Fort Lewis, Washington. He was also the Chief of Intelligence in the Brigade Coordination Cell, Task Force for Transformation, TRADOC.[5]
Republic of Korea, United States Forces Korea and Operation Iraqi Freedom
Escribano's first assignment in the Republic of Korea was the Chief of the Mission Support Division, Special U.S. Liaison Advisor, Korea. Then, from June 2003 to May 2006 he commanded the 524th MI Battalion, 501st MI Brigade. While in command, he deployed the 524th MI Battalion Headquarters in support of the Joint Interrogation and Debriefing Center, Task Force 1-34, Multi-National Forces-Iraq. Upon returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom, he served on the USFK Joint Staff as the J2 Executive Officer.
After Attending the U.S. Army War College, Escribano returned to Korea to command the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade from July 2008 to July 2010.
Afghanistan
Upon relinquishing command in August 2010, he deployed for one year to Afghanistan where he served as the Director of Intelligence CJ2 for NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan (NTM-A) and Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CSTC-A).
US Army Pacific, Hawaii
Escribano was assigned as Assistant Chief of Staff, G2 of U.S. Army Pacific in Fort Shafter, Hawaii from October 2011 to June 2014.
The Joint Staff, Pentagon
Continuing his service, Escribano became the Vice Director J2, Joint Chiefs of Staff from July 2014 to May 2016.[6]
Awards and decorations
References
- ↑ "USFK J-2 Homepage".
- ↑ "DoD Assignment listing".
- ↑ "Officer embraces the 'Borinqueneer' spirit through respect for those who came before".
- ↑ "BG Escribano Biography" (PDF).
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - ↑ "Escribano at TRADOC".
- ↑ "JCS J-2 Page".
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