General Clarence Lawson is a lead General in the US Military. After the Mogadorian Warships descended on Earth's major cities, Clarence came out of retirement to help the US Government. He is among the people who discusses strategy with President Jackson. He is not supportive of the Loric, even after Malcolm explains to them that they are not a threat. He even considers using the Human-Garde (excluding Melanie) as dogs of war.