Army Prepositioned Stock 2 (APS-2)
Army Prepositioned Stock 2 (APS-2) are the European stocks that fall under Combat Equipment Group Europe (CEGE). The authorization and equipment configuration for the pre-positioned brigade sets in Central Europe and the Netherlands is two-2x1 brigade sets (two brigades each consisting of two armor battalions and one mechanized infantry battalion).
In October 1995 Leghorn Army Depot Activity at Camp Darby in Italy became part of CEGE. The stock consists of a 2x2 brigade set, consisting of two armor battalions and two mechanized infantry battalions. Leghorn maintains accountability for materiel stored in Israel. CEGE currently has assigned about 100 military, 50 civilians, 600 local nationals, and 1,150 contract employees. Total APS-2 funding is approximately $100 million.
U.S. Kosovo Forces (KFOR) and U.S. Forces in Bosnia (SFOR) have used equipment from APS-2 to support ongoing operations. Tanks, Bradley vehicles, Howitzers, and mortars are among the major combat systems provided. For SFOR, 16,683 pieces of equipment were shipped between Dec 95 and Sep 00. For KFOR, CEG-E provided 10,678 pieces of equipment between Apr 99 and May 01.
On 15 August 2001, the Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) approved the proposed reconfiguration and redistribution of APS-2, subject to release of the Quadrennial Defense Review. The new APS-2 configuration is specifically tailored to support EUCOM contingency requirements. It will consist of:
- An Immediate Ready Force of 5 M1A1s, 5 Bradley Fighting Vehicles (BFVs), 14 M113s, 20 up-armored HMMWVs, 3 HEMTTS, and 1 SEE.
- A Battalion Task Force of 30 M1A1s, 30 BFVs and 14 M113A3s.
- A Cavalry Troop of 10 Cavalry Fighting Vehicles.
- A Combat Service Support package.
USAREUR has adopted a new APS-2 configuration that is significantly smaller than the present configuration, with the remainder of APS-2 redistributed to other APS to increase overall readiness in APS and to other Army claimants. The reconfiguration and redistribution of APS-2 will greatly reduce storage and maintenance workload at APS-2 storage sites. Site closures resulting from the APS-2 Reconfiguration involve sensitive political-military issues that will require resolution between the Defense and State Departments and consultations with the host nations.
