FORSCOM
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | US Army Forces Command |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
FORSCOM stands for US Army Forces Command, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Largest command of the US Army, responsible for training and preparing most active-duty and reserve combat units in the continental United States and providing ready forces to combatant commanders. It is headquartered in North Carolina.
Example: FORSCOM ordered the division's ready brigade to prepare for deployment within 18 hours.
Usage notes
Created in 1973, FORSCOM moved its headquarters from Fort McPherson, Georgia, to North Carolina in 2011. Its subordinate corps include III Armored Corps and XVIII Airborne Corps. Pronounced "FORCE-com." FORSCOM also oversees training readiness for many Army Reserve and National Guard units.
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