Command Sergeant Major Remigijus Katinas

Command Sergeant Major of the Lithuanian Land Forces

Remigijus Katinas was born on 20 March 1974 and entered the Army in 1993 as an infantryman.

Command Sergeant Major of the Lithuanian Land Forces, Remigijus Katinas was appointed as the Command Sergeant Major of the Lithuanian Land Forces in early 2017 and continues to serve today.

CSM Remigijus Katinas’ awards and decorations include NATO non article 5 Medal (Bosnia-Herzegovina), NATO non article 5 Medal (Afghanistan), Lithuania Ministry of Defense Medal for support of peace, Lithuanian Armed Forces Medal - for Outstanding Service, Lithuanian Armed Forces Bronze Columns of Grand Duke Gediminas - for Outstanding Service, Lithuania Armed Forces medal of Merit - for outstanding merits in development and strengthening of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, Divisions of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Medal for Distinguished Service - for Outstanding and Significant performance, Badge of Honor of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade "Iron Wolf'.

CSM Remigijus Katinas' military education includes several professional and leadership development courses in Lithuanian NCO academy, Lithuanian Land Forces School, Marines Sergeant course in Quantico (USA), Basic Instructor course in Norfolk (USA), Counter IED course in Stavanger (Norway). CSM Remigijus Katinas has a bachelor’s degree in Defense and Security Institutions Management.

CSM Remigijus Katinas is married to Ausrine and they have two children: daughter Karolina and son Erikas.

Command Sergeant Major of the Lithuanian Land Forces Remigijus Katinas is a graduate of Class 66 of the U.S. Army Sergeant Major Course.