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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

Training the trainers: 1st TSC provides ACFT validation training for Soldiers in Kuwait
October 29, 2020 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – The 1st Theater Sustainment Command recently held an Army Combat Fitness Test grader validation training at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, enabling readiness for commanders. ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Eric Smith, G3 training noncommissioned officer, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, instructs Soldiers from the 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 3rd Medical Command, 401st Army Field Support Brigade, and the 304th Sustainment Brigade on the grader requirements for the Army Combat Fitness Test at the Area Support Group-Kuwait Field Oct. 6, 2020 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Smith and the 1st Theater Sustainment Command are responsible for ACFT familiarization and grader validation during the month of October ensuring readiness for the Army units currently serving at Camp Arifjan. (U.S. Army Photograph by Spc. Andrew E. Figueroa)

42nd ID Commander Meets KLF Field Artillery Regimental Commander
October 29, 2020 — ARIFJAN, Kuwait – A Kuwait Land Forces honor guard stood tall welcoming Task Force Spartan Shield Commander, Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, to the Kuwait Land Forces Artillery Regiment headquarters for a meeting with KLF Artillery Regimental Commander Brig. Gen. Khaled A. Al-Shualah... MORE

U.S. Army Major General Steven Ferrari met with Kuwait Land Forces Brigadier General Khaled A. Al-Shualah, Oct. 22, 2020, in Kuwait. The Ferrari, the Commander of Task Force Spartan, and Al-Shualah, the Commander of the Kuwait Land Forces Artillery Regiment, met during a key leader engagement at the KLF Artillery Regiment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Trevor Cullen)

TF Spartan Soldiers Exercise Long Range Precision Fires Capabilities
October 29, 2020 — Field Artillery Soldiers of Task Force Spartan conducted High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) training as part of the Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1 here in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 21-22, 2020... MORE

3rd Medical Command and the Jordanian Royal Medical Services exchange lessons on COVID-19
October 22, 2020 — U.S. Army Soldiers from the 3rd Medical Command (Deployment Support) conducted a subject matter expert exchange with the Jordanian Royal Medical Services at the Queen Rania Al Abdullah Hospital For Children earlier this month. ... MORE

Medical professionals from the 3rd Medical Command (Deployment Support) and Area Support Group-Jordan pose for a photo with their Jordanian host following their subject matter expert exchange earlier this month. The 3 MCDS and Jordanian Royal Medical Services met over four days to discuss interoperabilities, with special focus on COVID-19 response and requirements.

Passing the Torch: Charleston Family Celebrates, Continues Legacy of Service
October 20, 2020 — Service members often call themselves family. That term of endearment reflects the feelings and familial bond they share, but for some, like Charleston’s Rouse family, the term is also literal. They are a family with a long tradition and legacy of service to each other and their country... MORE