Command Sergeant Major Octavia V. Williamson currently serves as the Senior Enlisted Leader to the Commanding General of the Land Component Command. In this role, CSM Williamson is the principal military advisor to the Commanding General on all matters concerning the Army enlisted force. She sets the standard and enforces policies, regulations, and directives, serving as a vital extension of the Commander’s intent, vision, and mission execution. CSM Williamson is also responsible for the health, discipline, morale, and welfare of enlisted personnel across the formation.
CSM Williamson enlisted in the District of Columbia Army National Guard on 23 Feb 1989 and completed Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, as a Motor Transportation Operator (88M). She later obtained additional Military Occupational Specialties. (MOS): Administrative Specialist (71L) and Legal Specialist (27D).
CSM Williamson’s previous assignments include, 74th Troop Command, Brigade Command Sergeant Major, G-3/5/7 Operations Sergeant Major, 74th Troop Command, Brigade Operations Sergeant Major, G-1 Boards NCOIC, 547th Transportation Company, First Sergeant/Readiness NCO, NGB Legal Support Office, Chief Paralegal NCO, NGB Legal Support Office, Senior Paralegal NCO, G-3 State Quota Source Manager, NGB Legal Support Office, Senior Paralegal NCO, NGB Legal Support Office, Paralegal NCO, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Motor Transport Operator/Paralegal NCO, NGB Legal Support Office, Legal NCO, 352nd JAG Detachment, Legal Specialist, and 547th Transportation Company, Motor Transport Operator 1993-1997. CSM Williamson deployed to Tallil, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
CSM Williamson’s military education includes the Nominative Leaders Course, Sergeants Major Academy (Class #7-18 non-resident), Brigade Pre-Command, Command Sergeant Major Development Courses, SEJPME-I, Battle Staff NCO Course, Company Level Pre-command Course, Budget Analyst Course, National Guard J1 Domestic Operations Personnel Course, Applied Suicide Invention Skills Course, Master Resilience Training Course, Applied Suicide Invention Course, Cooperative Agreement Training Course, National Guard Bureau Fiscal Law Course . CSM Williamson holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Grantham University and is working towards her Master’s Degree in Business Intelligence.
CSM Williamson’s awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal (3OLC); Army Commendation Medal (2OLC); Army Achievement Medal (1SOLC); Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (4th Award); Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2OLC) National Defense Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal (1CSS) Global War On Terrorism Service Medal; Global War On Terrorism Medal; Armed Forces Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w. M device w/”BZHRGL”; NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 5); Army Service ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, NATO Medal; Army Superior Unit Award and the 2016 J. Leo Lynch Outstanding First Sergeant Award. CSM Williamson resides in Maryland with her husband of 25 years, Anthony, their twin daughters Arjazenia and Allaiha Williamson and their granddaughter Monaco Williamson-Hammond.