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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

Task Force Spartan civil affairs professionals celebrate 64 years
August 16, 2019 — Civil Affairs Soldiers from the 38th Infantry Division discuss their role supporting Task Force Spartan in southwest Asia as they celebrated the 64th anniversary of the civil affairs branch... MORE

Staff Sgt. Holly Horned, Task Force Spartan civil affairs noncommissioned officer, 38th Infantry Division, from Carmel, Indiana; Lt. Col. Steve Slaughter, Task Force Spartan civil affairs officer in charge, 38th Infantry Division, from Columbus, Indiana; and Sgt. Maj. Romeo Gamazon, Task Force Spartan noncommissioned officer in charge, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, celebrate the 64th civil affairs anniversary in Kuwait, August 16, 2019.

Medical workshop focuses on partnership and knowledge sharing to help save lives on the battlefield
August 15, 2019 — Soldiers from the 77th Sustainment Brigade participated in a medical workshop to help teach the Kuwaiti Land Forces basic life support steps necessary on the battlefield on July 31, 2019... MORE

Spc. Taylor M. Nowak, 77th Sustainment Brigade combat medic/health care specialist, U.S. Army Reserve, participates in a medical workshop to help teach the Kuwaiti Land Forces basic life support steps necessary on the battlefield at the Kuwait North Military Medical Complex, July 31, 2019. The workshop uses the U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course as the foundation for the training.

Task Force Spartan commander visits Kuwait Naval Base troops
August 15, 2019 — The Task Force Spartan commanding general paid a visit to U.S. troops stationed at the Kuwait Naval Base situated along the Persian Gulf, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. Gordon L. Ellis, talks with 511th Engineer Dive Detachment soldiers during a visit to Kuwait Naval Base, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. The detachment conducts combat, general and geospatial engineer dive operations throughout U.S. Army Central.

1st TSC Works to Ensure Personnel Have a Plan to Keep Safe
August 12, 2019 — With August being Antiterrorism Awareness Month, 1st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) force protection staff are working to ensure personnel sustain a heightened awareness and know where to go and what to do in the event of a terror attack... MORE

A 1st Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) member listens intently as he receives instruction on what to do during an active shooter incident Aug. 7, 2019, at Fort Knox, Ky.

New CSA asks: How is USARCENT ready in the era of Great Power Competition?
August 12, 2019 — Prior to officially assuming office as the 40th Chief of Staff of the Army, General James C. McConville visited the headquarters of U.S. Army Central at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., August 1, 2019... MORE