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Ryan McCarthy
Former Secretary of the Army
Army Leadership During January 6
Overview
Ryan McCarthy served as Secretary of the Army from September 2019 to January 2021. He is a key figure in the delayed National Guard response to the January 6 Capitol attack. The Guard took over 3 hours to deploy after initial requests, raising questions about why military assistance was withheld during the insurrection. McCarthy approved the eventual deployment but the delay allowed the mob to breach the Capitol for hours.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
JANUARY 6 RESPONSE: National Guard took 3+ hours to deploy despite urgent requests
PENTAGON DELAYS: Questions about who authorized the delay in Guard deployment
COMMAND CONFUSION: Conflicting accounts of who could authorize deployment
CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY: Testified to Congress about delayed response
Related Investigations (2)
Criminal Charges & Violations
1 documented violations
10 U.S.C. § 892Potential dereliction of duty during insurrection(Military Justice)
Known Associates & Connections
Mark Milley
Chairman Joint Chiefs during Jan 6
Christopher Miller
Acting SecDef during Jan 6
Donald Trump
Appointed by
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- February 1975
- Birthplace
- Illinois, USA
Education
- •Virginia Military Institute
- •Georgetown University, MBA
Key Timeline
February 1975
Born in Illinois
September 2019
Confirmed as Secretary of the Army
January 6, 2021
Capitol attacked, Guard deployment delayed
January 6, 2021, 5:08 PM
Finally authorizes Guard deployment
January 20, 2021
Leaves office