The WAARNG Commanding General holds which rank?

• A. Brigadier General
• B. Major General
• C. Lieutenant Colonel
• D. Colonel

Answer: (A)

The rank used for the WAARNG Commanding General reflects the level of leadership needed to oversee all Army National Guard units within the state. A Brigadier General, a one-star general, is typically sufficient to command the state’s Army National Guard and manage readiness, training, and mobilization across its units. This level fits the size and scope of a state Guard compared with larger, two-star commands that lead divisions or multi-state or national-level organizations. The other ranks listed are below general officer level or represent a higher, two-star rank not typically associated with a single-state Army National Guard command, which is why the one-star general is the appropriate choice.