Drago Lovrić
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Drago Lovrić is Croatian general and Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia.
on 2 December 1961. He graduated at Military Academy of Land Army, branch Anti-Air Defence in 1983. In 1984 he becomed second lieutenant
of Yugoslav People's Army
and in 1987 he was promoted to captain
. As captain of Yugoslav People's Army he joins to Croatian National Guard
in August 1991. After he entered Croatian Army, he becomed staff officer of the Zagreb
Operational Zone. In 1992 he becomed commander of 153rd Brigade, and at the same time he was promited to major
. In February 1993 he was promoted to colonel
and he becomed commander of the 202nd Ati-Air Brigade and remains on this duty until July 1994, when he finished commanding staff course at Military College "Petar Zrinski
" in Karlovac
and becomed chief of General Staff of Gospić
Military District. In February 1995 he became deputy chief of Gospić Military District and was promoted to the rank of brigadier
.
When Croatian War of Independence
finished and after Gospić Military District was dissolved in 1996 he was promoted to brigadier general
and appointed as deputy commander of 1st Military District with headquarters in Karlovac
. In September 1998 he was acting commander of 1st Military District, and in November 1999 he becomed deputy chief and acting chief of Directorate for Operational Actions of General Staff of Croatian Armed Forces and thus being promoted to rank of major general
in 2000. In that year he becomes master of international relations at Faculty of Political Science of University of Zagreb
. From November 2000 until February 2007 he was chief of the Directorate for Operational Actions of General Staff of Croatian Armed Forces with break from 2003 until 2004 when he was on education in United States at National Defence University
, where he got title of master of science of strategy and national resources. In 2005 he was promoted to colonel general
. From September 2007 until February 2011 he was Croatian representative to NATO and European Union
. On 25 February 2011 he was named chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia. Decision entered into force on 1 March 2011.
Biography
Drago Lovrić was born in Gornji Vukšić, near BrčkoBrcko
Brčko can refer to the following related geographical locations in Bosnia and Herzegovina:* Brčko District* Brčko...
on 2 December 1961. He graduated at Military Academy of Land Army, branch Anti-Air Defence in 1983. In 1984 he becomed second lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
Second lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces.- United Kingdom and Commonwealth :The rank second lieutenant was introduced throughout the British Army in 1871 to replace the rank of ensign , although it had long been used in the Royal Artillery, Royal...
of Yugoslav People's Army
Yugoslav People's Army
The Yugoslav People's Army , also referred to as the Yugoslav National Army , was the military of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.-Origins:The origins of the JNA can...
and in 1987 he was promoted to captain
Captain (OF-2)
The army rank of captain is a commissioned officer rank historically corresponding to command of a company of soldiers. The rank is also used by some air forces and marine forces. Today a captain is typically either the commander or second-in-command of a company or artillery battery...
. As captain of Yugoslav People's Army he joins to Croatian National Guard
Croatian National Guard
The Croatian National Guard was the name of the first modern Croatian military force. Croatian president Franjo Tuđman signed to law the Decree of Formation of the Croatian National Guard on April 20, 1991 which became the first professional armed forces with defence and training duties.These...
in August 1991. After he entered Croatian Army, he becomed staff officer of the Zagreb
Zagreb
Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city...
Operational Zone. In 1992 he becomed commander of 153rd Brigade, and at the same time he was promited to major
Major
Major is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
. In February 1993 he was promoted to colonel
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
and he becomed commander of the 202nd Ati-Air Brigade and remains on this duty until July 1994, when he finished commanding staff course at Military College "Petar Zrinski
Petar Zrinski
Petar Zrinski was a Croatian Ban and writer. A member of the Zrinski noble family, he was noted for his role in the attempted Croatian-Hungarian rebellion of 1664-1670 which ultimately led to his execution for high treason.-Zrinski family:Petar Zrinski was born in Vrbovec, a small town near...
" in Karlovac
Karlovac
Karlovac is a city and municipality in central Croatia. The city proper has a population of 49,082, while the municipality has a population of 59,395 inhabitants .Karlovac is the administrative centre of Karlovac County...
and becomed chief of General Staff of Gospić
Gospic
Gospić is a town in the mountainous and sparsely populated region of Lika, Croatia. It is the administrative centre of Lika-Senj county. Gospić is located near the Lika River in the middle of a karst field....
Military District. In February 1995 he became deputy chief of Gospić Military District and was promoted to the rank of brigadier
Brigadier
Brigadier is a senior military rank, the meaning of which is somewhat different in different military services. The brigadier rank is generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general....
.
When Croatian War of Independence
Croatian War of Independence
The Croatian War of Independence was fought from 1991 to 1995 between forces loyal to the government of Croatia—which had declared independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia —and the Serb-controlled Yugoslav People's Army and local Serb forces, with the JNA ending its combat...
finished and after Gospić Military District was dissolved in 1996 he was promoted to brigadier general
Brigadier General
Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
and appointed as deputy commander of 1st Military District with headquarters in Karlovac
Karlovac
Karlovac is a city and municipality in central Croatia. The city proper has a population of 49,082, while the municipality has a population of 59,395 inhabitants .Karlovac is the administrative centre of Karlovac County...
. In September 1998 he was acting commander of 1st Military District, and in November 1999 he becomed deputy chief and acting chief of Directorate for Operational Actions of General Staff of Croatian Armed Forces and thus being promoted to rank of major general
Major General
Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
in 2000. In that year he becomes master of international relations at Faculty of Political Science of University of Zagreb
University of Zagreb
The University of Zagreb is the biggest Croatian university and the oldest continuously operating university in the area covering Central Europe south of Vienna and all of Southeastern Europe...
. From November 2000 until February 2007 he was chief of the Directorate for Operational Actions of General Staff of Croatian Armed Forces with break from 2003 until 2004 when he was on education in United States at National Defence University
National Defence University
National Defence University may refer to:University*Finnish National Defence University*PLA National Defense University, People's Republic of China*National Defense University, USA...
, where he got title of master of science of strategy and national resources. In 2005 he was promoted to colonel general
Colonel General
Colonel General is a senior rank of General. North Korea and Russia are two countries which have used the rank extensively throughout their histories...
. From September 2007 until February 2011 he was Croatian representative to NATO and European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
. On 25 February 2011 he was named chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia. Decision entered into force on 1 March 2011.
Decorations
- Order of Duke Domagoj
- Order of Ban Jelačić
- Order of the Croatian CrossOrder of the Croatian CrossOrder of the Croatian Cross is the 14th important medal given by Republic of Croatia. The order was founded on April 1, 1995.The medal is given by the President of Croatia or his deputy.- References :...
- Order of the Croatian Trefoil
- Order of the Croatian Wattle
- Commemorative Medal of the Homeland's Gratitude for 5 years of honorable service
- Commemorative Medal of the Homeland's Gratitude for 10 years of honorable service
- "Storm" Medal
- "Exceptional Undertaking" Medal