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Task Force Spartan Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, showcased their ability to rapidly deploy High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers anywhere in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility within hours during AMDEX 21-1. Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1, which started Oct. 12, develops and exercises tactics, techniques, and procedures against simulated air, cyber, force protection and missile threats.

United States Army Central - America's land domain experts in the Middle East and Central- and South Asia - postured through enduring forward presence and robust and capable partnerships to protect US national interests in the central region - and capable of rapid transition to command joint and coalition forces to defeat emerging threats.

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter, operated by Soldiers with Bravo Company, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade takes off from an airfield for a local area orientation flight in the 28th ECAB's area of operations after arriving in the Middle East. These flights ensure 28th ECAB aircrews are properly acclimated and can conduct missions safely during the deployment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jose Brown)

Our Mission

As Theater Army and Coalition Forces Land Component Command (CFLCC), USARCENT enables the Joint Force in named operations and partners with regional land forces to build enduring coalitions that CONSOLIDATE gains against Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs), COUNTER Iranian malign influence, and COMPETE against Russia and China; while simultaneously RESETTING the Theater for future operations and READY to prevail in crisis response and contingency operations in support of USCENTCOM.

Recent News

Patriot missile maintainers keep air defense artillery systems mission-ready
September 6, 2018 — While deployed to Southwest Asia, the maintenance team of Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade diligently safeguards the operational readiness of the combat force in its area of operation... MORE

Pvt. Jensen Clement (left) and Pvt. Kael Friday conduct equipment services July 6, 2018 during Patriot Maintenance Sustainment Program (PMSP) operations.

74th Engineer Dive Detachment Hosts the First Diver Fitness Challenge
September 4, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers stationed across Kuwait came together at Kuwait Naval Base to participate in the first Diver Fitness Challenge hosted by the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment. Dozens of competitors raced between stations with different challenging exercises meant to test their physical capabilities... MORE

A team of U.S. Army Soldiers carry a Zodiac rigid inflatable boat during one of the events of the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment's Diver Fitness Challenge at Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait, Aug. 31, 2018. The events of the Diver Fitness Challenge are not exercises typically done by Soldiers in the U.S. Army, so they provide a unique opportunity for Soldiers to increase their capabilities by trying new challenges.

Camp As-Sayliyah Celebrates Women’s Equality with Sisters in Arms Event
August 30, 2018 — Camp As-Sayliyah embraced the themes of female empowerment, equality and commitment to military service and paid tribute to Women’s Equality Day by hosting a Sisters in Arms circuit training event on August 23, 2018... MORE

Two Soldiers share a smile during a squat exercise at the Sisters in Arms circuit training event at Camp As-Sayliyah, Qatar, August 23, 2018. Each participant had a battle buddy to encourage him/her during the exercises.

Divers Conduct Bathymetric Surveys in the UAE
August 30, 2018 — Hydrographic capabilities employed by U.S. Army divers present an accurate depiction of the ocean floor for use by port officials as well as military and civilian vessel navigation. Soldiers of the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment conducted forward observation and reconnaissance on multiple locations in the United Arab Emirates for the upcoming Logistics Over the Shore missions... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Brown and U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan Nygaard, 2nd class divers assigned to the 74th Dive Detachment, begin a roving survey during the high tide near Abu Dhabi, Aug. 4, 2018. The Soldiers surveyed over 90,000 meters of water per site.

USARCENT Mail Clerk will Make Your Day
August 29, 2018 — Soldiers in the U.S. Army join the military for a variety of reasons. Many join to express their patriotism or view service as a civic duty, but Spc. James Day will be the first to admit he joined for a more pragmatic reason... MORE