About this Unit
Headquarters, 122nd Army Reserve Command (ARCOM) was established in the mid-20th century to provide command and control for Army Reserve units within its designated region, primarily in the southeastern United States. Throughout the Cold War and into the post-Vietnam era, the 122nd ARCOM played a crucial role in training, mobilizing, and supporting Reserve forces for both national emergencies and overseas deployments. The unit participated in various readiness exercises and contributed personnel and resources during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In the 1990s, as part of a nationwide Army Reserve restructuring, the 122nd ARCOM was inactivated, with its responsibilities transferred to newly formed Regional Support Commands.
Historical Facts
• Origins: The 122nd Army Reserve Command (ARCOM) was established in the early 1960s as part of the U.S. Army’s effort to streamline and enhance the management of Army Reserve units across the nation.
• Headquarters Location: The HQ for the 122nd ARCOM was located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, serving as the central hub for Army Reserve activities in the region.
• Area of Responsibility: The 122nd ARCOM had command and control over Army Reserve units throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma, and parts of northern Louisiana and Texas.
• Vietnam War Era: During the Vietnam War, the ARCOM played a vital role in training and preparing Reserve units for mobilization, though Reserve units were not widely deployed to Vietnam.
• Natural Disaster Response: The 122nd ARCOM was involved in supporting civil authorities during natural disasters in the region, including tornadoes and floods, providing logistical and manpower assistance.
• Modernization Efforts: In the 1980s and early 1990s, the ARCOM oversaw significant modernization and training upgrades as the Army Reserve adopted new equipment and doctrine from the Active Army.
• Operation Desert Storm: The ARCOM supported mobilization efforts for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm in 1990-91, preparing units and soldiers for overseas deployment.
• Transformation and Inactivation: In 1995, as part of a nationwide restructuring of the Army Reserve, the 122nd ARCOM was inactivated and its responsibilities were absorbed by the newly created 90th Regional Support Command.
• Distinctive Insignia: The distinctive unit insignia of the 122nd ARCOM featured symbols representing the states under its jurisdiction and its support mission, making it a unique patch among Army Reserve units.
• Legacy and Veterans: Veterans of the 122nd ARCOM remain active in reunions and veteran associations, preserving the unit’s history and sharing stories of service across decades.
