807th MDSC

• Origins: The 807th Medical Deployment Support Command (MDSC) traces its roots to units activated during World War II, evolving through several designations before becoming the 807th MDSC. • Headquarters: The 807th MDSC is headquartered at Fort Douglas, Utah, and oversees Army Reserve medical units across the western United States. • Geographic Reach: Its area of responsibility covers 26 states, stretching from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast, making it one of the largest medical commands in the Army Reserve. • Humanitarian Missions: The 807th MDSC has deployed soldiers for humanitarian assistance missions in Central America, the Caribbean, and the United States, including disaster relief after hurricanes and wildfires. • Support in War: Its subordinate units have provided critical medical support in major operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn. • Medical Training: The command conducts annual medical exercises such as Global Medic, which prepares soldiers for deployment by simulating combat and disaster scenarios. • Size and Composition: The 807th MDSC commands over 11,000 Army Reserve soldiers, making it the largest medical command in the Army Reserve structure. • COVID-19 Pandemic Response: The command played a vital role in the U.S. Army Reserve’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, mobilizing medical personnel to support civilian hospitals nationwide. • Specialty Units: Its subordinate units include combat support hospitals, dental companies, veterinary detachments, and preventive medicine teams, showcasing a broad range of medical specialties. • Recognition: The 807th MDSC and its units have received numerous commendations for their professionalism and dedication, including Army Superior Unit Awards for exemplary service.