6218TH RECEPTION STATION

The 6218th Reception Station was a United States Army unit established during the Korean War era to process and orient incoming personnel arriving in the Far East Command, particularly in Japan. Its primary mission was to receive, in-process, and assign replacements to various combat and support units engaged in the Korean conflict. Located in Japan, the 6218th played a crucial administrative and logistical role, ensuring that soldiers were properly equipped, briefed, and prepared for onward movement into Korea. The unit’s efficient handling of troop reception contributed significantly to maintaining force readiness and operational continuity during the intense fighting of the early 1950s.