Transforming the Army Service Component Command to a Theater Army

Abstract

In 2005-2007, when the U.S. Army restructured to a modular force, the Department of the Army also transformed the theater-level commands, known as Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs), to a more capable headquarters and staff while adding certain subordinate, theater-enabling functions, as required by geographic region. With these changes, the geographical ASCCs transformed to theater army headquarters, but neither ASCCs nor theater armies are well understood by most in the U.S. Army. Adding to the confusion and misunderstanding, each theater is unique; therefore, the ASCCs are structured differently to meet the demands of a particular theater and Geographical Combatant Command. It is important to understand the roles and responsibilities of an ASCC and what are the differences compared to a theater army headquarters. Why do ASCCs exist? This will help to identify the challenges and organization shortfalls that still must be overcome to fully operate as a theater army headquarters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA589198

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  • Nelson L. Emmons

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