Personal information
Date and birthplace: 28 February 1957, Riga, Latvia
Married, spouse Baiba Graube, 2 sons
Promotions
| 2012 |
Lieutenant General |
| 2010 |
Major General |
| 2002 |
Brigadier General |
| 1999 |
Colonel |
| 1998 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| 1993 |
Major |
Education
| 2004-2005 |
National Defense University, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, USA |
| 1997-1998 |
Joint Services Command and Staff College, UK |
| 2003 |
NATO Defense College, General and Flag officers course, Italy |
| 2001 |
Royal College of Defence Studies, Foundation course, UK |
| 1996 |
Netherlands Defence College, International staff officers orientation course, Netherland |
| 1976 |
Riga Technical School, Latvia |
Languages
- Latvian – mother tongue
- English – fluent
- Russian – fluent
Military career
| 2010 |
Chief of Defence Republic of Latvia |
| 2009 |
Ministry of Defence Deputy Secretary for Defence Capability Development |
| 2008 |
Military Representative to NATO/EU |
| 2003 |
Ministry of Defence Deputy Secretary in the Matters of NATO Integration |
| 1999 |
Commander of the National Armed Forces |
| 1998 |
Commander of the National Guard |
| 1995 |
Chief of Staff of National Guard |
| 1993 |
Commander of National Guard 1st Brigade |
| 1992 |
Chief of Training Department of NG SOF |
| 1992 |
Commander of Quick reaction Group of NG SOF |
| 1991 |
Deputy Commander of 1st Guard Company of National Guard Staff |
Awards
| 2009 |
“Medal for Merits” 1st Class |
| 2007 |
Minister of Defence Commemorative Medal “NATO SUMMIT 2006” |
| 2005 |
Commander of Viesturs’ Order |
| 2004 |
Minister of Defence Commemorative Medal “ Promoting Latvia’s participation in NATO |
| 2003 |
Minister’s of Defense Award “Medal of Honorary Recognition” |
| 2002 |
Badge of Commemoration of Participant of Barricades 1991 |
| 1999 |
Minister’s of Defense Award “Medal of Honorary Merit” |
| 1996 |
„Medal for Diligence in Military Service” |
Foreign Awards
| 2012 |
The Royal Norwegian “Order of Merit” |
| 2003 |
Award of the Republic of Estonia „Eagle Cross” 2nd Class |
| 2003 |
Award of the Republic of Lithuania ”For Merits” |
| 2001 |
Award of the Republic of France “L’Ordre National du Merite” |
| 2001 |
Award of the Republic of Lithuania “For Merits” |
| 2001 |
National Armed Forces of Estonia Commander’s Award |
| 2000 |
Award of National Armed Forces of Estonia “Cross of Merit” |
