Headquarters Company Aberdeen Proving Ground MD

Headquarters Company at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, has played a pivotal role in U.S. military history since the installation’s establishment in 1917. Originally created to support the Army’s ordnance and weapons testing efforts during World War I, the unit provided essential command, control, and administrative functions for the rapidly expanding facility. Throughout World War II and the Cold War, Headquarters Company coordinated critical research, development, and testing of military equipment, ensuring technological superiority for the armed forces. Today, it continues to serve as the central administrative and operational hub for the installation, supporting a diverse range of missions related to defense research, development, and logistics.