Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command

Commanding General of United States Army Forces Command
FORSCOM shoulder sleeve insignia
Flag of U.S. Army Forces Command
since 8 July 2022
Department of the Army
United States Army Forces Command
TypeMajor command commander
AbbreviationCG FORSCOM
Reports toSecretary of the Army
Chief of Staff of the United States Army
SeatFort Liberty, North Carolina
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
Term length2–3 years
(approx.)
PrecursorCommanding General, Continental Army Command
FormationJuly 1, 1973
First holderGEN Walter T. Kerwin Jr.
DeputyDeputy Commanding General and Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Forces Command
WebsiteOfficial Website

The Commanding General of United States Army Forces Command (CG FORSCOM) is the head of United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM).[1] The person in this position is in charge of approximately 780,000 Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and Army National Guard soldiers – 87 percent of the Army's combat power.[2]

General Andrew P. Poppas became the Commanding General in July 2022.

  1. ^ Unknown (27 April 2011). "FORSCOM Organizational Chart". www.forscom.army.mil. United States Army Forces Command. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
  2. ^ Unknown (8 July 2011). "Lieutenant General Howard B. Bromberg". www.forscom.army.mil. United States Army Forces Command. Archived from the original on 14 August 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2011.