EUCOM
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | United States European Command |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
EUCOM stands for United States European Command, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Responsible for US forces and military relations across Europe, Israel excepted, plus Russia, Turkey and the Caucasus, this combatant command is headquartered at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, and works closely with NATO allies.
Example: EUCOM is coordinating the rotation of armored brigades to Poland and the Baltic states.
Usage notes
Established in 1952. Its commander is dual-hatted as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), a post always held by an American officer. Before Africa Command was created in 2007, EUCOM also covered most of Africa. Its land forces are provided mainly by US Army Europe and Africa, headquartered in Wiesbaden.
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