| Charles H. Jacoby Jr. | |
| Birth Date: | 19 June 1954[1] |
| Birth Place: | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Army |
| Serviceyears: | 1978–2014 |
| Rank: | General |
| Commands: | United States Northern Command North American Aerospace Defense Command United States Army Alaska I Corps Multi-National Corps – Iraq |
| Battles: | Operation Urgent Fury War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards: | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
| Alma Mater: | University of Michigan |
Charles Hemming Jacoby Jr.[2] (born June 19, 1954) is a retired United States Army general who served as the fifth Commander of United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and the 22nd Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Jacoby was the first army officer to assume command of Northern Command. He previously served as the Director for Strategic Plans and Policy, The Joint Staff.[3] He assumed command of USNORTHCOM and NORAD on August 3, 2011, and was succeeded by Admiral William E. Gortney on December 5, 2014.[4] Jacoby is notable as the first non-command pilot to serve as commander of either NORAD/USNORTHCOM, as both commands have traditionally been dominated by Air Force officers and NORAD carries a heavy air interdiction mission.[5] [6]
A 1978 graduate of the United States Military Academy, Jacoby attended the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, the School of Advanced Military Studies, and the National War College.
Jacoby has a master's degree in history from the University of Michigan.[7]
| Defense Distinguished Service Medal (with two bronze oak leaf clusters) | ||
| Distinguished Service Medal (with one bronze oak leaf cluster) | ||
| Defense Superior Service Medal (with two bronze oak leaf clusters) | ||
| Legion of Merit | ||
| Bronze Star Medal (with one bronze oak leaf cluster) | ||
| Defense Meritorious Service Medal | ||
| Meritorious Service Medal (with one silver oak leaf cluster) | ||
| Joint Service Commendation Medal | ||
| Army Commendation Medal (with four bronze oak leaf clusters) | ||
| Army Achievement Medal (with one bronze oak leaf cluster) | ||
| National Defense Service Medal (with one bronze service star) | ||
| Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | ||
| Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with one bronze service star) | ||
| Iraq Campaign Medal (with one bronze service star) | ||
| Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | ||
| Humanitarian Service Medal (with one bronze service star) | ||
| Army Service Ribbon | ||
| Overseas Service Ribbon (with award numeral 6) |
| Joint Meritorious Unit Award (with two bronze oak leaf clusters) | ||
| Meritorious Unit Commendation | ||
| Superior Unit Award |
| Inter-American Defense Board Medal |