Total Army Personnel Command

The Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) was established to centralize and manage all human resource functions for the United States Army. Originating in the 1980s, PERSCOM consolidated various personnel management activities, including assignments, promotions, and records, under one command headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The organization played a vital role in supporting both active duty and reserve forces, ensuring efficient personnel readiness and career management. In 2003, PERSCOM was reorganized and its functions were integrated into the newly created U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) as part of an Army-wide transformation to streamline operations and improve service delivery.