MG Michele H. Bredenbeck

MG Michele H. Bredenbeck is a senior officer in the United States Army who serves as the Commanding General of the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). A career military intelligence officer, she has held key leadership positions across the United States Department of Defense and has deployed in support of major combat operations. Her career is distinguished by command at multiple echelons and significant contributions to intelligence doctrine and training.

Early life and education

Michele H. Bredenbeck was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas and later pursued graduate studies, receiving a Master of Arts from Webster University. Her professional military education includes the Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course, the Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course, and the United States Army Command and General Staff College. She is also a distinguished graduate of the National War College, where she earned a Master of Science in National Security Strategy.

Military career

Bredenbeck's military career spans over three decades within the Army Intelligence Branch. Her initial assignments included tactical intelligence roles with maneuver units, providing direct support to combat operations. She later served in strategic assignments within the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and on the staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Key developmental roles included serving as the Executive Officer to the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2 (Intelligence) at Headquarters, Department of the Army, and as a plans officer for the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). Her operational deployments include tours in both Afghanistan and Iraq, where she led intelligence efforts for major commands.

Assignments and command history

Bredenbeck's command history reflects a progression of increasing responsibility within military intelligence. She commanded the 706th Military Intelligence Group at Fort Gordon, Georgia, a key signals intelligence and cyber formation. She subsequently served as the Commandant of the United States Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICoE) and as the Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) at Fort Eustis. Prior to her current role, she was the Director of Intelligence (J-2) for the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) in Hawaii. In July 2022, she assumed command of the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command, headquartered at Fort Belvoir.

Awards and decorations

Major General Bredenbeck's service has been recognized with numerous military awards and decorations. These include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster, and the Bronze Star Medal with one oak leaf cluster. She has also been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters. Her badges include the Army Staff Identification Badge and the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge. She is authorized to wear the Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge.

Personal life

Details regarding Major General Bredenbeck's personal life are kept private in accordance with standard protocol for active-duty general officers. Her professional biography notes her commitment to mentoring junior officers and non-commissioned officers within the Army Intelligence Corps. She is a member of the Military Intelligence Corps Association and has participated in various panels and discussions on intelligence, cyber, and leadership at institutions like the National Defense University.

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