406TH HR COMPANY

• Designation and Role: The 406th Human Resources (HR) Company is a unit within the United States Army Reserve, primarily responsible for personnel management, mail operations, and casualty reporting. • Subordinate to 7th MSC: The 406th HR Company falls under the 7th Mission Support Command (MSC), which is the only Army Reserve command stationed in Europe. • Headquarters Location: The unit is headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Germany, making it one of the few U.S. Army Reserve HR companies located overseas. • Support to Deployed Forces: The 406th HR Company provides crucial HR support to deployed U.S. forces, including processing mail, awards, promotions, and personnel records in operational theaters. • Operation Enduring Freedom: Elements of the 406th HR Company have deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, contributing to administrative support in Afghanistan and surrounding regions. • Mail Operations: The company has a significant role in Army Post Office (APO) operations, ensuring that soldiers receive mail and packages in deployed environments—boosting morale and maintaining connections with home. • Casualty Reporting: One of the unit's critical missions is to process and report casualties, ensuring timely and accurate information to families and military leadership. • Joint Training Exercises: The 406th HR Company regularly participates in multinational training exercises with NATO and partner nations, enhancing interoperability and readiness. • Unit Motto: The company’s motto is “Soldiers First, Mission Always,” reflecting their dedication to supporting the Army’s most vital resource—its personnel. • Community Engagement: Beyond their military duties, members of the 406th HR Company are active in local community events in Germany, strengthening U.S.-German relations and supporting American families abroad.