| Patrick E. Matlock | |
| Birth Date: | 3 July 1965 |
| Birth Place: | Yuba City, California |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Army |
| Serviceyears: | 1988–2024 |
| Rank: | Lieutenant General |
| Commands: | 1st Armored Division Fort Bliss 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team |
| Battles: | Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards: | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Patrick Ernest Matlock (born July 3, 1965) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as the Army's G-3/5/7 (deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and training) of the Army Staff from 2022 to 2024. He most recently served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations of the United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea. Previously, he was the Commanding General of the 1st Armored Division.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Born in Yuba City, California, Matlock graduated from the United States Military Academy with a B.S. degree in 1988 and was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood.[5]
Matlock was nominated and confirmed for promotion to lieutenant general in April 2021, but he never assumed the rank.[6] In September 2022, he was again nominated and confirmed for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy chief of staff for operations, plans, and training of the U.S. Army.[7]
Matlock married Jacqueline Damaris "Jacqy" Franks on September 12, 1992.[8] She is the daughter of General Tommy Franks. Matlock and his wife have three children.[3]
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