USDB HQ Leavenworth, KS

The United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB) Headquarters, located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, serves as the command and administrative hub for the military's only maximum-security correctional facility. Established in 1874, the USDB has played a critical role in the U.S. Army's military justice system, housing service members convicted of the most serious offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The HQ oversees all aspects of prison operations, security, rehabilitation programs, and support for inmates and staff. Throughout its history, the USDB HQ has adapted to evolving military correctional standards and remains a key institution for maintaining discipline and order within the armed forces.