Œuvres de : "Adjutant General's Office"
Established: In the War Department under the direction of the Chief of Staff, by General Order 46, War Department, March 4, 1907, pursuant to the Army Appropriation Act (34 Stat. 1158), March 2, 1907.
Provided administrative and support services to the War Department and, after 1947, to the Department of the Army. Maintained personnel records, developed data processing systems, and administered the nonunit reserve components of the U.S. Army. Oversaw the army personnel statistical and accounting system, records management program, publications, postal services, historical activities, and special and heraldic services. Military personnel management functions transferred to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, effective May 20, 1974.
Abolished: By memorandum, U.S. Army Chief of Staff (COS), November 17, 1986, removing the Adjutant General from the Army Staff, and assigning title and lineage to the Director of Personnel Service Support, Military Personnel Center (MILPERCEN).
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