8th TSC

8th Theater Sustainment Command | Sustain the Force!

Our Vision

The Theater Joint Forces Land Component Command's premier sustainment organization that delivers Army, Joint, multi-national sustainment solutions that preserves freedom of action -- enabling effective execution of missions according to the commander's timeline.

Our Mission

8th TSC coordinates and integrates operational-level sustainment and supports rehearsals of brigade-level engineering, protection, and finance operations in support of Pathways 24 and Joint Operations within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility to prepare the theater during competition. On Order, 8th TSC provides command and control of sustainment in support of Joint All-Domain operations in crisis and conflict.

Contact Us

8th Theater Sustainment Command Staff Duty

Building 525 Wisser Rd.

Fort Shafter, HI 96858

(808) 787-8097

  • Major General Jered Helwig
    Commanding General, 8th Theater Sustainment Command
    Major General Jered Helwig
  • Command Sgt. Maj. Brian J. Morrison
    Command Sergeant Major, 8th Theater Sustainment Command
    Command Sgt. Maj. Brian J. Morrison
  • Vacant
    Deputy Commanding Officer, 8th Theater Sustainment Command
    Vacant

8th Military Police Brigade

  • COL Charlie Green
    Commander, 8th MP BDE
    COL Charlie Green
  • James W. Rutherford
    Command Sergeant Major, 8th MP BDE
    James W. Rutherford

8th Military Police Brigade Information

  • The 8th Military Police Brigade deploys worldwide to conduct Area Security, Maneuver and Mobility Support, Internment / Resettlement, Law and Order, Police Intelligence Operations and CBRN Consequence Management to support the Maneuver Commander with robust combat support Military Police and chemical forces.

  • The 8th Military Police Brigade (Provisional) was constituted in Korea in September 1984 in response to the need for cohesive command and control element in the event of war, for the numerous non-divisional Military Police units on the peninsula. At the time it consisted of the 94th Military Police Battalion in Yongsan (Seoul) and the 728th Military Police Battalion in Taegu (Camp Walker).

    Military Police (MP) in Korea trace their roots back to the Korean War. Throughout the war, MPs played a vital role in the defense of the country. They fought the enemy behind the lines and protected vital roads, installations, equipment, and supplies. Other duties during that time included crime prevention, apprehension of absentees, and traffic accident prevention and investigation. A major mission of MP forces during the war was maintaining security at enemy prisoner of war camps. By early 1951, more than 150,000 communist prisoners were held by the United Nations command. Riots, demonstrations and violence had become common in the camps.

    In October of that year, the 8137th Military Police (P) Group was activated to control the growing number of prisoners, a task they performed until the end of the war. MP units were also tasked to conduct search and kill or capture missions against North Korean guerillas who had infiltrated throughout the Republic of Korea rear areas.

    The 728th Military Police Battalion received two Meritorious Unit Citations for "ensuring the rapid and orderly movement of troops and supplies over more than 1,000 miles of road, maintaining the security of vital bridges, controlling the movements of refugees and maintaining order in an area encompassing more than 6,000 miles.

    The 94th Military Police Battalion was activated October 30, 1950, in Korea. The battalion received the Presidential Unit Citation from 1951 to 1952 for its actions during the Korean War and was then inactivated March 1953. The Battalion reactivated in Germany on June 24, 1959, and served there until 1971. The 94th MP Battalion was reactivated April 16, 1996, in Korea and later relocated to Japan.

    In 1995, the concept plan was approved for the activation of a TO&E brigade in Korea. The 8th MP Brigade was officially activated on April 11, 1996, to provide command and control for the 728th Military Police Battalion and the 94th Military Police Battalion in armistice and to serve as the theater miliary police brigade during hostilities. The distinguished Vietnam-era 8th MP Group was chosen to reactivate as the 8th Military Police Brigade.

    Historically, the 8th MP Group was part of yet another significant expansion in MP responsibilities. It was formed as part of a brigade in Vietnam for greater command and control purposes, much like the reason for the activation of the 8th Military Police Brigade.

    In July 2006, the 8th MP Brigade Headquarters and the 728th MP Battalion were reassigned to U.S. Army Pacific and moved from Korea to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. In October 2007, the Brigade deployed elements of the 728th MP Battalion to Iraq for 15 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

    Just over one year later, the Brigade and its headquarters deployed for 12 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, returning mid-October 2009.

    The 8th Military Police Brigade received the Meritorious Unit Citation for, "serving as the liaison and primary advisor to the Iraqi Police,” providing “advice and guidance on training and personnel management for a force with well over 140,000 Iraqi Police divided among six directorate headquarters, 17 district headquarters, and 165 stations." The Brigade is also noted for the successful 2009 Iraqi Provincial Elections by its contributions to the “Iraqi Police, providing critical site security to over 1,100 polling sites and checkpoints throughout Iraq.

    Today, the 8th Military Police Brigade consists of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 728th Military Police Battalion, and the 71st Chemical Company.

  • (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

    On a green rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a yellow sunburst bearing a taeguk all superimposed by a yellow sword. Green and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Military Police units. The upright sword represents total military preparedness, and the sunburst symbolizes knowledge and truth. The taeguk highlights the unit's mission in Korea. The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 16 April 1996. It was amended to change the symbolism on 16 October 2006. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-820)

    (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

    A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a green enamel octagon bearing a gold chevron and at the top a gold sunburst extending above the octagon, surmounted overall by a sword point up terminating on the sun with gold hilt and details, all above a gold scroll bearing the inscription, "FIND THE TRUTH," in black enamel letters. The chevron is used to represent the unit's authority to provide crime prevention, survey support, and criminal investigation. The crusader's sword toughing the sunburst alludes to the unit's ability to find the light of the truth. The single sword, in this instance, also refers to the predecessor organization's having been the only United States Army Criminal Investigation Group in the Republic of Vietnam. The octagon is used to further distinguish the brigade's numerical designation. The distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized on 12 November 1969 for the 8th Military Police Group. It was redesignated on 16 April 1996 for the 8th Military Police Brigade.

130th Engineer Brigade

  • COL Margaret L. McGunegle
    Commander, 130th EN BDE
    COL Margaret L. McGunegle
  • CSM Edwin Dirck
    Command Sergeant Major, 130th EN BDE
    CSM Edwin Dirck

130th Engineer Brigade Information

  • The 130th Engineer Brigade provides trained and ready engineer modular forces; integrates and provides mission command; deploys and conducts engineer operations (ULO) in a joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational (JIIM) environment.

  • The 130th Engineer Brigade is a combat engineer brigade of the United State Army. The Brigade left Germany in 2007 and recently transferred from the command of V Corps to United States Army Pacific. The Brigade uncased its colors in Hawaii on Oct. 23, 2008.

    History

    The 130th Engineer Brigade was originally constituted in the U.S. Army as the 1303rd Engineer General Service Regiment and activated on July 15, 1943, at Camp Ellis, Illinois. The regiment played an important role in World War II with campaign credits for Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, and the Asian-Pacific theater. The regiment was deactivated on July 8, 1955, and its elements allocated to the regular Army.

    It was re-designated as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 130th Engineer Aviation Brigade in Japan and subsequently inactivated on June 25, 1956. On June 16, 1969, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 130th Engineer Aviation Brigade was re-designated as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 130th Engineer Brigade and activated in Hanau, Germany.

    From December 1995 to January 1996 all units in the brigade, except the 320th Engineer Company (Topographic), deployed to Croatia or Bosnia and Herzegovina in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. (The 320th Engineer Company deployed their topographic surveying platoon the following year.) In December 1995, the 502nd Engineer Company deployed to Zupanja, Croatia and placed the historic ribbon bridge over the Sava River. The company operated 24-hours a day for three months crossing critical traffic in support of Task Force Eagle and IFOR. The company also assisted in the construction of the first fixed bridge over the Sava River in Brcko-Gunja. The 502nd Engineer Company redeployed in May 1996, with a rafting section remaining at Slavonski Brod to support the force restructuring of Task Force Eagle.

    Units of the 130th Engineer Brigade were deployed to Kuwait in early 2003 and moved into Iraq in March where they supported Operation Iraqi Freedom with bridging and infrastructure support. The 565th Engineer Battalion built the "birthday bridge" – the longest float bridge constructed in a combat theater with a span of 580 meters – over the Tigris River in Tikrit on Sadam Hussein’s birthday, April 28, 2003.

    The 502nd Engineer Company also conducted river patrol operations in Baghdad and Tikrit. This new mission for the company was essential for force protection, troop transportation, search and cordon operations and to protect against sabotage on fixed bridges. In September 2003, with the inactivation of the 38th Engineer Company (Medium Girder Bridge), the 502nd Engineer Company became a multi-role bridge company with both float and fixed bridging capabilities and the only bridge company in support of USAREUR.

    Brigade units redeployed to Hanau in late 2003 and early 2004. The 502nd Engineer Company became the first V Corp company-size unit to return for a second tour in Iraq when it deployed in September 2004. The company returned to Hanau in September 2005. The brigade deployed to Iraq again in September 2005; and the 54th Engineer Battalion followed in October, returning ill October 2006.

    The 130th Engineer Brigade said goodbye to Hanau with a casing of the colors ceremony on Pioneer Kaserne on May 4, 2007. The brigade headquarters became part of U.S. Army Pacific on June 16, 2007. The brigade had originally been slated to relocate to Fort Lewis to replace the 555th Engineer Brigade,

    which was scheduled to be inactivated. But with the Army's recent authorized increased end strength the brigade remains on active duty. The 130th Engineer Brigade uncased their colors in Hawaii in 2008.

  • (Photo Credit: Alford;Costella Ms CIV USA) VIEW ORIGINAL

    On an oblong scarlet shield arched at top and base, 2 inches (5.08 cm) wide and 3 inches (7.62 cm) long overall with a vertical yellow bar throughout, three white horizontal tower embattlements each of three merlons; all within a scarlet 1/8 inch (.32 cm) border. Scarlet and white are the colors used for Engineer organizations. The bar refers to a lever, support, fastener or a measuring device and other facets of engineering operations, the embattlements denoting the military aspects of the Brigade. In numerology, three is the symbol for completeness. The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 23 September 1969. It was amended to correct the description of the design on 1 October 1969. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-525)

    (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

    A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a scarlet masoned tower of three merlons, charged in the center throughout with a vertical black spade (with handle extended above the top), extending over a horizontal white bayonet, all above a gold scroll inscribed, "COMBAT READY" in red letters. The embattle tower was suggested by the unit's shoulder sleeve insignia. The 130th Engineer Brigade's five battle honors (Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace and Central Europe) are represented by the three merlons of the tower, the spade and bayonet. The masoned tower with the spade also symbolizes the unit's engineering achievements while the bayonet alludes to the combat readiness of the Brigade. Scarlet and white are the colors used by Engineers. The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 3 November 1969.

8th Special Troops Battalion

8th Special Troops Battalion Information

  • 8th Special Troops Battalion provides administrative and logistical support to the 8th Theater Sustainment Command Headquarters, as well as mission command, administrative, and life support to assigned/attached units.

Welcome to the 8th Theater Sustainment Command!

SSG Eduarte, of 8th Theater Sustainment Command, receives a lei from her son after her promotion ceremony.
SSG Eduarte, of 8th Theater Sustainment Command, receives a lei from her son after her promotion ceremony. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army Photographer) VIEW ORIGINAL

We are excited to meet you and your family.

Aloha and E Komo Mai (Welcome)!

  • Office: Soldier Support Center

    Ayers Ave., Bldg. 750, Room 102,

    Schofield Barracks, HI 96857

    (808) 655-6291/6294

    Barracks & 24 Hour CQ: Building 1020, Menoher Road,

    Schofield Barracks, HI 96857

    (808) 655-0389

    8th Theater Sustainment Command Staff Duty: Building 525, Wisser Rd.

    Fort Shafter, HI 96858

    (808) 787-8097

    All Soldiers – to include those assigned to Fort Shafter – will first in-process with the U.S. Army Hawaii Replacement Company at Schofield Barracks, HI.

    When arriving at the airport, please report to the Airport Liaison Desk, located at Baggage Claim E. Mahalo!

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  • Leave extensions

    If you need a leave extension, check your orders for the Army Travel Assistance Center contact information. After you contact them, call the U.S. Army Hawaii Replacement Cadre to let them know your leave has been extended. During duty hours, call (808) 655-6291/6294; after duty hours, call (808) 655-0389.

    **Special advisory note**

    Soldiers who are PCSing to Hawaii with family members must go through an Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Overseas screening in order to have their family members’ names put on their PCS assignment orders.

    Soldiers must confer with their unit S-1 Personnel Office for assistance. If their family members’ names are not on the PCS orders, the Soldiers will lose many benefits, such as:

    • No payment or reimbursement for Family travel to Hawaii

    • No payment or reimbursement for hotel stay in Hawaii for Family members

    • COLA and/or housing allowance paid at single rate

    • No/reduced Dislocation Allowance (DLA)

    • Reduced Household Goods (HHG) shipment allowance

    Hotel Reservations

    • Prior to arrival, contact The Inn at Schofield, (800) 490-9638 or http://innatschofield.com/ for reservations.

    • If rooms are unavailable, they can provide you a list of TLA-approved hotels.

  • • “Permissive” means there is no allowance for transportation or per diem

    • Soldiers are not charged leave during this time

    • Who qualifies: Soldiers qualifying to live in on-/off-post housing

    • Authorized up to 10 days

    • Request and approved from the first O-5 (LTC) commander of their losing unit

    • Must indicate in Block 17 of DA 31 leave form that PTDY is authorized

    You cannot receive TLA (Temporary Living Allowance) prior to signing in from PCS leave

    PTDY-upon arrival to Hawaii (for house hunting)

    If you are authorized PTDY from your prior duty station, you must follow the procedures below or you will be charged leave:

    • Report to Schofield Barracks Housing Services Office (HSO) located in Bldg. 950, Duck Rd., Schofield Barracks, HI (808) 275-3149

    • Bring PCS orders and your DA 31 leave form, annotated on the day your PTDY begins.

    • PTDY will end on the date specified on your DA 31 or the date you sign in to the Replacement Detachment.

    You cannot receive TLA prior to signing in from PCS leave and in-processing with the Replacement Detachment.

    If you are authorized PTDY from your prior duty station but want to receive TLA while on PTDY:

    • Sign in to the Replacement Detachment

    • In-process

    • Report to your new unit

    • Request PTDY from new unit commander

    If you do not have approval from the losing duty station before arriving in Hawaii:

    • Sign in to the Replacement Detachment

    • In-process

    • Report to your new unit

    • Request PTDY from new unit commander

  • To register your car in Hawaii, you will need to get a CS-L (MVR) 50 Non-Resident Certificate from the Replacement Detachment during in-processing as part of your needed documents.

    In lieu of Out-of-State permit (get Hawaii plates) you must produce the following for vehicle currently registered out of state:

    • Current Hawaii Vehicle Inspection Certificate

    • Current out-of-state registration

    • Shipping documents (Bill of Lading)

    • Application for Registration (Form CS-L 1) signed by owner(s)

    • Pay fees (cash, check, money order, traveler's check, or cashier's check)

    Out-of-State permit (keep current state’s plate) must have the following:

    • Current Hawaii Vehicle Inspection Certificate

    • Current out-of-state registration

    • Shipping documents (Bill of Lading)

    • Fill out Form CS-L 27 (out-of-state permit application form)

    • Pay fees (cash, check, money order, traveler's check, or cashier's check)

    All vehicles must be registered with the military on-post Vehicle Registration Office, Bldg. 750, Rm. 116 (808) 655-9119. You must have a Hawaii safety inspection, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

    Important Information: Hawaii No-Fault Insurance is required to drive in the state

    For more information go to: http://www.state.hi.us/dot/publicaffairs/motorvehicleregistration.htm

    General information

    The PX, commissary, bank, post office, credit union, movie theater, gymnasium, and dining facility are all within walking distance of the Replacement Barracks and The Inn at Schofield Barracks.

  • Registration Requirements

    Hawaii Department of Education requires that you provide specific documentation at registration. Be sure to bring the following:

    Form 14 Student Health Record/ Physical exam must have been taken in past 12 months. Appointment slip is acceptable for conditional admission. Military may take out-of-state physical results and shot records to base/post clinic to have them transcribed to Hawaii Form 14. (Specific to Hawaii and can be downloaded at http://sp.k12.hi.us/pdf/form14StudentHealthRecord.pdf)

    • Birth Certificate or Passport

    • Proof of current address

    • Legal documents (if any)

    • Documents from previous school (transcripts, etc.)

    • Other (Inhaler and EpiPen Consent Form: http://sp.k12.hi.us/pdf/form_InhalerEpiPen.pdf)

    For more information on schools and registration go to: http://doe.k12.hi.us/index.php

    Health Requirements

    Hawaii Department of Education requires that you provide health and immunization documentation at the time of registration. It is important that you accomplish as much of this as possible prior to your arrival in Hawaii. Failure to do so could delay your child’s enrollment in school.

    For more information go to: http://hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/immunization/school-health/index.html

    The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

    The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children is an agreement among member states (Hawaii became a member in 2009) that addresses certain school transition issues for military children in a consistent manner.

    For more information on the Compact go to: http://mwrarmyhawaii.com/images/CYSS/SSS/Interstate_Compact_Presentation-2010-04-22.pdf

  • For information on programs offered by CYSS, to include day care, and the School Liaison Office contact them at (808) 655-9818 or http://mwrarmyhawaii.com/school-support-services

    Registration Requirements for CYSS

    Requirements for Pets

    Hawaii's Animal Quarantine Law

    Hawaii is rabies-free. Hawaii's quarantine law is designed to protect residents and pets from potentially serious health problems associated with the introduction and spread of rabies. All dogs and cats, regardless of age (puppies and kittens included) or purpose, must comply with Hawaii’s dog and cat import requirements.

    For more information on the Quarantine Law, Prohibited Animals, Import Requirements, checklist go to: http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/info

    http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/aqsbrochure.pdf

  • Once you arrive at the Honolulu International Airport, sign in at the Replacement Company Liaison Desk that is located at Baggage Claim E.

    Hours of operation are 1100-2300. If you arrive when the desk is not open, report to BLDG 1020 on Menoher Road, Schofield Barracks.

    Soldiers are authorized to report in civilian clothes; however, you must be clean-shaven, and in accordance with AR 670-1 (i.e., no piercing, etc.) http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r670_1.pdf. Soldiers should bring all initial issue uniforms and hand-carry all-important documents (i.e., orders, leave form, marriage certificates, and prescriptions). Airlines sometimes lose baggage for a few days.

    Documents needed to sign in to the Replacement Detachment:

    1) Copy of PCS orders with amendments

    2) TDY en route documents

    3) Copies of DA Form 31 Leave Form

    4) Copy of DA Form 788 POV Inspection Sheet (if applicable)

    5) 201 file (E-5 and below)

    6) Copy of medical profiles (if applicable)

    The Replacement Detachment provides shuttle service between 0400-0730 hrs from several TLA-authorized hotels and military lodging to the Soldier Support Center at Schofield Barracks. Return trips depart the Replacement Detachment barracks at 1700 hrs. Check with Replacement Cadre for specific hotels and pick-up times.

    Processing schedule

    • The in-processing POI will be 4 days (3 days on holiday weeks)

    • Schedules may change due to holidays

    • In-processing begins on Monday at 0600 hrs at the Richardson Pool.

    • Ship out to gaining units is typically on Thursday at 1000 hrs.

    • If you arrive after 0900 hrs on Monday you will in-process the following week

    • There is one in-processing schedule for the following ranks: E1-E8, O1-O4. Only E9, CW4, and O5 and above will have a condensed schedule.

    • VIP Senior Soldiers (E9, CW5, O5 and above) will have a separate, shorter schedule

    • The Replacement Detachment conducts a swim assessment on Thursday mornings that requires you to swim in full uniform (ACUs) minus boots (be sure you bring an extra set of ACUs)

    Airport transportation:

    Replacement drivers are available to transport you from the Airport to the Replacement Detachment barracks, The Inn at Schofield, the Hale Koa Military Hotel, and several other TLA-authorized hotels between the hours of 1100-2300 hours, or the last flight of the night. During other hours, or if no one is at the desk, call the Replacement Detachment CQ at (808) 655-0389.

  • If you arrive and have not signed in at the Replacement Detachment Airport Liaison desk, you must sign in at the Replacement Detachment CQ. Be sure that you provide the CQ NCO with the documents listed above. Upon your completion of signing in, the CQ NCO will give you further instructions.

    The CQ is located at Menoher Road, BLDG. 1020 on Schofield Barracks, HI (808) 655-0389.

    In-processing Soldier Housing Information:

    Single Soldiers (E1-E5) and unaccompanied/geographical bachelor Soldiers (E1-E5):

    • Be assigned a room in the Replacement Detachment barracks during in-processing

    Single and unaccompanied NCOs (E6 and above):

    • Prior to arrival contact The Inn at Schofield for reservations at (800)490-9638 or http://innatschofield.com/

    • Check-in with The Inn at Schofield located at 563 Kolekole Ave., Schofield Barracks

    • If rooms unavailable get Statement of Non-Availability

    • Check-in to a TLA-authorized hotel (The Inn at Schofield can provide list)

    Accompanied Soldiers with dependents and dual military arriving together or with dependents, regardless of grade:

    • Prior to arrival contact The Inn at Schofield for reservations at (800)490-9638 or http://innatschofield.com/

    • Check-in with The Inn at Schofield located at 563 Kolekole Ave., Schofield Barracks

    • If rooms are unavailable get Statement of Non-Availability

    • Check-in to a TLA-authorized hotel (Family members’ names must be on the PCS orders to receive with-dependent TLA)

  • You must be signed in from leave; and be a single Soldier (E6 and above), unaccompanied Soldier (E6 and above), accompanied Soldiers with dependents, or dual military arriving together. On the day your leave form is signed:

    Soldiers assigned to Oahu North (Schofield Barracks, Wheeler, or Helemano) must:

    • Prior to arrival contact The Inn at Schofield for reservations at (800) 490-9638 or http://innatschofield.com/

    • Check in with The Inn at Schofield Barracks located at 563 Kolekole Ave., Schofield Barracks

    • If rooms are unavailable get Statement of Non-Availability

    • Check-in to a TLA-authorized hotel (The Inn at Schofield can provide list)

    • Every 10 days turn in your TLA documents in to The Inn at Schofield Barracks

    Soldiers assigned to Oahu South (Camp Smith, Fort Shafter, Tripler, and Hickam) must:

    • Prior to arrival contact The Inn at Schofield for reservations at (800) 490-9638 or http://innatschofield.com/

    •Check with The Inn at Schofield Barracks located at 563 Kolekole Ave., Schofield Barracks

    • If rooms unavailable get Statement of Non-Availability

    • Check-in to a TLA authorized hotel (The Inn at Schofield can provide list)

    • Every 10 days your S-1 will need to make you an appointment with the Fort Shafter Finance Office to turn in your TLA documents

    Important Information: The Statement of Non-Availability cannot be backdated. If you do not get a Statement of Non-Availability, your TLA may not be in effect, and you may not be reimbursed for the hotel.

    For more information on TLA go to the following links:

    http://www.25idl.army.mil/dpw/housing/TLA%20tri-fold.pdf

    http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/perdiem/faqtle.html

  • Housing & Unit Billeting

    Single Soldiers (E1-E5) are assigned a room in the unit barracks.

    Unaccompanied/geographical bachelor Soldiers (E1-E5) will need to see the senior property manager for your brigade. Request for additional time require a written memorandum by your First Sergeant to the First Sergeant Barracks Initiative office.

    Single and unaccompanied NCOs (E6 and above), accompanied Soldiers with dependents, and dual military arriving together, regardless of grade will reside in on-post or off-post housing. You should budget money prior to arrival to avoid taking on new debt to pay move-in costs (deposit, first month’s rent, and utilities deposit).

    On-Post Housing

    On-post housing is privatized and is managed by Army Hawaii Family Housing (AHFA). You will pay pro-rated rent and security deposit for the remainder of the month you move in. For information on office locations and how to apply for on-post housing go to: http://www.armyhawaiifamilyhousing.com/

    Authorized Privately Owned Weapon (POW)

    • Replacement Company WILL NOT store your POW. You must coordinate with your sponsor for safe keeping if you decide to fly with the weapon in tow

    • You must register them with the Honolulu Police Department within 72 hrs of arrival

    • Hand-carry them to the Honolulu Police Department (808-529-3371) for processing

    • Have a valid photo identification and proof of citizenship, if born outside the United States, bring proof of citizenship such as an Original US Passport, Original Naturalization Certificate, Original Born Abroad Certificate, or if you are in the military your Enlisted (ERB) or Officer (ORB) Record Brief will suffice only if the document states you are a United States Citizen

    • Bring the registration slip to the on-post Vehicle Registration Office for military installation registration (808) 655-9119

    For more information go to: http://honolulupd.org/info/gunlaw.htm

    POV (Privately Owned Vehicle)

    • If you ship a POV you may track it by going to www.whereismypov.com.

    • All vehicles arrive at Matson Transportation and can be claimed at the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC), Pier 51-B, Sand Island Access Road, Honolulu, HI (808) 848-8383

    • You will need current registration, DD-788, and a valid driver’s license to pick up vehicle.

Lineage and Honors

The Headquarters, Headquarters Company and Special Troops, Eighth Field Army Support Command was constituted on 5 February 1968 and activated on 1 March 1968 in Korea.

Field Army Support commands provided logistical support to the Field Army units of Vietnam, as the Army recognized the need for a centralized logistics organization.

The unit was inactivated on 21 June 1971 at Fort Lewis, Washington, and was re-designated on 14 April 2005 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 8th Theater Sustainment Command.

The former 45th Corps Support Group was inactivated on 11 January 2006 and reorganized as the 8th Theater Sustainment Command (provisional). The 8th Theater Sustainment Command was activated on 15 September 2006.

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

(Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Eighth Field Army Support command on 3 May 1968. It was re-designated for the 8th Theater Sustainment Command on 6 December 2005. The pattern of the red and white is adapted from the Eighth Army shoulder sleeve insignia and the manner in which the wedges enclose the star is suggestive of the support mission. The blue star, symbolic of command, has eight points, signifying the command's numerical designation.

Distinctive Unit Insignia

(Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 3 February 2006. The Fer-de-Moulin, the center of the millstone for grinding wheat, suggests support. The sword denotes force readiness. The combination of the two images reflects the motto "Sustain the Force." The blue star, symbolic of the command, has eight points signifying the command's numerical designation. The palm fronds symbolize the command's location in the Pacific Theater.

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