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The United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) is an Army Command (ACOM) that serves as a central pillar of the United States Army administrative structure.1
Its primary responsibilities include:
- Operational Oversight: It supervises the bulk of the Army’s operational force, specifically Active Army and Army Reserve troops stationed within the continental United States.1
- Training: The command is responsible for the training of Army National Guard units.1
- Mobilization Planning: FORSCOM develops essential plans for the mobilization of forces.1
Headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the command ensures that the Army’s domestic forces remain prepared for their missions.1