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Arvydas Pocius was born on 14 May, 1957 in Klaipėda, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union, is an A recipient of the Order of the Cross of Vytis. Discover Arvydas Pocius's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?
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Klaipėda, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union |
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Lithuania
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Who Is Arvydas Pocius's Wife?
His wife is Namida Pocienė
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Arvydas Pocius Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Arvydas Pocius worth at the age of 66 years old? Arvydas Pocius’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Lithuania. We have estimated Arvydas Pocius's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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Lieutenant General Arvydas Pocius (born 14 May 1957) is a former Chief of Defence of Lithuania.
During his military career, Pocius has held various positions, including Chief of Staff of Voluntary Service of National Defence, and Commander of the Lithuanian Land Force.
Pocius was Lithuanian champion of freestyle wrestling in junior, youth and adult groups.
Pocius was born on 14 May 1957 in the port city of Klaipėda.
In 1971, as a schoolboy he entered a free-style wrestling section and later became Lithuanian champion in junior, youth and adult groups.
In 1975, Pocius graduated from high school and started studies in Physical Education Academy.
During the studies he actively participated in sports, especially in judo, Sambo and free-style wrestling.
Pocius achieved the title of Honored Master of Sports of USSR in judo and free-style wrestling.
In 1979, he graduated from the Academy and worked as a coach of free-style wrestling, later judo.
In 1979 after graduation from the reserve officer course in Kaliningrad, he gained the Soviet Army Mechanized infantry platoon leader qualification and was commissioned to the rank of lieutenant.
In 1988 while working in Lithuanian Physical Culture and Sports Committee as chief coach of judo and Sambo, Pocius joined Sąjūdis as a security guard in so called Green Armlet Group.
He guarded leaders of Sąjūdis and ensured order during Freedom Movement demonstrations.
On 16 February 1990 during the protest demonstration at the Supreme Council he officially resigned his commission in the Soviet Armed Forces.
For this reason, Soviet defense minister Dmitry Yazov ordered that he be down-graded to the rank of private.
On 11 January 1991, Pocius swore an oath to the Republic of Lithuania in the restored Parliament.
As a soldier-volunteer he defended Parliament of Lithuania the January Events and the August coup.
In March 1991 he joined Voluntary Service of National Defence.
On 30 December 1991, as Deputy Chief of Staff of Voluntary Service of National Defence, Pocius was promoted to the rank of Major.
In 1993, Pocius was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
In 1994, Pocius was assigned as a commander of Voluntary Service of National Defence.
Pocius joined Command and General Staff Course, Bundeswehr Command Academy (Germany) in 1996.
After graduation he was promoted to the rank of colonel and took over a position of Commander of National Defence Volunteer Service in 1998.
Pocius was assigned to Command the Eastern Military District of the Lithuanian Armed Forces in 2002.
In 2003–2004 Pocius studied at US Army War College and completed the course of strategic studies.
On 30 June 2004 Arvydas Pocius was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and was assigned as a commander of the Lithuanian Land Forces.
In June 2007, Pocius graduated from Vilnius University Institute of International Relations and Political Science and gained master's degree in political science.
In autumn of the same year Pocius was assigned as Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff (DACOS) of the Joint Education and Training Sub-Division at the NATO HQ Allied Command Transformation.
On 24 July 2009, Pocius was assigned as Chief of Defence and was promoted to the rank of major general.
Pocius was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general.
In September 2014, President Dalia Grybauskaitė made him ambassador to Romania.
Since 2019, he has been a member of Homeland Union, and since 2020, Chairman of the Homeland Union's Klaipėda branch.
Pocius, during his 20 years of service in the Lithuanian Armed Forces, he was awarded the Order of the Cross of Vytis, the Medal of January 13, Medal of the Founders Volunteers of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, Commemorative Badge of Russian Army withdrawal from Lithuania, Medal of Merit of National Defence System.
