1st PERSCOM

The 1st Personnel Command (1st PERSCOM) was a key U.S. Army unit responsible for personnel management and support in the European theater. Activated in October 1978 and headquartered in Schwetzingen, Germany, 1st PERSCOM provided essential human resources services—including replacement operations, casualty reporting, and postal support—to U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) units. The command played a crucial role during operations such as Desert Storm, Kosovo, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, ensuring personnel readiness and accountability. In 2008, 1st PERSCOM was inactivated as part of Army transformation and its functions were realigned under the 21st Theater Sustainment Command.