7th Army Training Command
Before the corps support command - or COSCOM - concept was adopted in the United States Army in Europe, V and VII corps received combat service support from support brigades. When Seventh Army was reduced to token representation, V and VII corps became separate commands subordinate to USAREUR. To operate independently, each required a corps support command. The second and third support brigades were assigned to V and VII corps, respectively, and became COSCOMs.
7th Army Training Command develops USAREUR's training strategy, provides single point management for training, and supports all USAREUR's training activities.
The 7th Army Training Command was established on July 1, 1976. It comprises the Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels Training Areas, the Combined Arms Training Center located at Vilseck and the Training Support Activity, Europe at Roedelheim. The 7th Army Training Command serves as U.S. Army Europe's training staff, responsible for managing USAREUR major training areas, performing as a focal point for all force and training modernization issues.
Specifically, the Command is responsible for single point management of training, including development of concepts, requirements, and evaluation of training readiness. Individual training, both skill producing and career enhancing courses, is also provided. Recent range upgrades give USAREUR the finest and most modern firing ranges and maneuver areas in the U.S. Army. The responsibility to provide community support for 7ATC installations belongs to the 100th Area Support Group and its subordinate Base support Battalions.
More than 15.000 soldiers and civilians and 9,500 family members make up the 7th Army Training Command. They enjoy morale and recreation facilities ranging from gymnasiums and skiing to libraries and craft shops. The 7th Army Training Command is at the forefront in Europe ensuring that the quality of training and the quality of life for our soldiers, civilians and their families is the best in USAREUR.
