2017 I/ITSEC - 8250

David Perkins
Commanding General
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command


General David G. Perkins, USA, commands the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. He is responsible for selecting and recruiting every U.S. Army Soldier, training and educating Army professionals, and designing the future U.S. Army. His numerous senior leadership positions include Special Assistant to the Speaker of the House, 104th U.S. Congress; Battalion Commander during Operation Able Sentry; Brigade Commander for the invasion of Iraq; Executive Assistant to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Division Commander during the transition of U.S. Forces from Iraq in 2010-2011. General Perkins commanded the U.S. Army’s premier education and leader development institution at Fort Leavenworth. In this role, he was responsible for managing training development and support, developing U.S. Army doctrine, and synchronizing leader development. A native of New Hampshire, he graduated from the U.S. Military Academy, holds a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Masters degree in National Security and Strategic Studies.

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