19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command

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Headquartered in Daegu, Republic of Korea, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command is the largest forward deployed ESC in the U.S. Army and provides logistics support to U.S. Forces throughout South Korea. An assignment to 19th ESC is challenging and rewarding. You'll be at the tip of the spear for logistics in Asia, working side-by-side with sister services and our Republic of Korea allies regularly. You'll also get a chance to travel the country and immerse yourself in Korean culture during your downtime. While assigned to the 19th ESC you'll have no problem connecting to friends and family back home thanks to internet connection speeds that are nearly the fastest in the world.

Daegu and Area IV: A Great Place to Live and Work

This video highlights what life is like being stationed at U.S. Army Garrison Daegu in the Republic of Korea. USAG Daegu residents experience the best of both worlds—a small town, close knit community on base and a big city full of excitement and entertainment right outside the gates.

USAG Daegu has the largest footprint in South Korea, encompassing almost half of the country. As an enduring hub on the peninsula, we also provide support to the U.S. Navy at Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae and the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Mujuk in Pohang.

USAG Daegu, an Army Community of Excellence Award winner, is a wonderful place to live and work. Our workforce is dynamic, always making a difference in an energetic community.

For more information please visit our website at https://home.army.mil/daegu/index.php

Mission

Headquartered in Daegu, Republic of Korea, the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command is the largest forward-deployed multi-component ESC in the U.S. Army. 19th ESC provides Operational Sustainment and Mission Command of sustainment operations for 8th U.S. Army. On order, 19th ESC executes Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO), Combined/Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (RSO&I), provides support to Joint Forces and is prepared to provide mutual support to coalition forces.

The 19th ESC commander serves as the senior officer responsible for Area IV, which is the southern hub for sustainment and power projection on the peninsula. The ESC consists of approximately 5,600 assigned personnel spread across the Korean theater of operations. Collectively, the 19th ESC comprises a team of professionals to support all U.S. troops stationed in the Republic of Korea.

By working with multiple strategic partners, the 19th ESC integrates and synchronizes strategic sustainment capabilities with operational and tactical requirements throughout the peninsula. These partners include the Army Materiel Command's 403rd Army Field Support Brigade, the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's 837th Transportation Battalion, the Defense Contract Management Agency-Korea, the 411th Contracting Support Brigade, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea, DLA Energy, and DLA Distribution.

Another unique and critical part of the 19th ESC mission is the combined nature of all of its operations in Korea. By closely working with ROK Army counterparts, to include the ROK 2nd Operational Command, the ROK Transportation Command, and the ROK Logistics Command, the 19th ESC builds on the strong alliance between the United States and the ROK to improve effectiveness and efficiency in sustaining units throughout the Korean theater of operations.

In conjunction with its partners, 19th ESC manages the southern hub, which is the sustainment and power projection backbone for the peninsula. It works closely with the U.S. Army Garrison Daegu to improve installation capabilities and services that enable the sustainment mission and improve quality of life for Soldiers, civilians, and families who live in the area.

Additionally, the ESC's outreach efforts through community relations programs such as the Korean American Friendship Circle and the USFK Good Neighbor Program, combined with continued relationships with local governments, help promote partnerships and cultural understanding between 19th ESC and the surrounding communities.

History

The 19th General Support Command was activated in Seoul, Republic of Korea, July 15, 1964.

In 1972 the 19th General Support Command was relocated to Daegu as a part of the consolidation of Eighth Army Support and Depot Commands. The 19th remained part of the US Army Korea Support Command until that command was dissolved. The 19th then merged with the 23rd Support Group to form the 19th Support Brigade (Provisional).

In November 1974, the 19th became a non-divisional brigade.

In March 1977, the 19th was designated as the 19th Support Command.

On February 14, 1994 the 19th Support Command was re-designated the 19th Theater Army Area Command, headquartered in Daegu.

On June 16, 2000, the unit was re-designated the 19th Theater Support Command (Provisional).

On December 16, 2005 the unit was re-designated as the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command.

19th ESC Insignia and Crest

The 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command's shoulder insignia features the outlined shape of the Rose of Sharon, the insignia is bordered in yellow and has a divided background of red and blue, taken from the central symbol of the Republic of Korea's flag. The insignia is proudly worn on the sleeves of all 19th ESC Soldiers from the sea to the DMZ.

The 19th ESC crest is set in gold. The blue and red colors symbolize support, while the keystone arch, from the Independence Gate in Seoul, signify the unit's activation and service in Korea. The blue contiguous stars denote the unit's organization under the COSTAR concept and the command and territorial controls in the assigned areas. The single flower, the Rose of Sharon and nine segments of the arch denote the command's numerical designation.

19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Insignia
19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Crest

Leaders

Commanding General

Brig. Gen. Jin H. Pak

Biography
19th ESC Command Sergeant Major

Command Sgt. Maj. Elfonso Green

Biography

Contact Us

19th ESC Staff Duty: 315-763-4421

From U.S. 011-82-503-363-4421

From Korea: 0503-363-4421

HHC Orderly Room: DSN: 315-763-4095

19th ESC Public Affairs Office

Public Affairs fulfills the Army's obligation to keep the American people informed about its activities.

To request Public Affairs support of 19th ESC unit events call us, or email us by clicking the link below.

DSN 315-763-4086/4087/4090/4091

In Korea: 0503-363-4086/4087/4090/4091

From the U.S. 011-82-503-363-4086/4087/4090/4091

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Our Address:

19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command

Public Affairs Office

Building 1501 Room 159-2

Unit #15015

APO AP 96218

U.S. Army Materiel Support Command Korea

Mission & History

MISSION

MSC-K executes sustainment operations (maintenance and supply), mission command of subordinate organizations, and coordinates host nation enablers to support forces on the Korean Peninsula. On order executes Noncombatant Evacuation Operations, Combined/Joint Reception Staging Onward Movement and Integration C/JRSO(I) and Korean Service Corps mobilization to set conditions for contingency operations.

MSC-K operates in 19 facilities across Camp Carroll. It is co-located with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution Korea and the Army Field Support Battalion-Northeast Asia, which manages Army pre-positioned stocks stored in the Pacific.

MSC-K is organized into directorates and divisions and led by Department of the Army civilians and local national Korean employees. This organization gives the Eighth Army depot-level capabilities that enhance readiness while saving transportation costs and time. Using these facilities significantly reduces the average turnaround time for repairs and increases readiness for critical combat systems.

HISTORY

Having a lineage dating back to May 1959 during the post-war period, Camp Carroll was redesignated as the United States Army Materiel Support Center-Korea as directed by UNC/USFK/8A Permanent Orders 65-3, effective December 1,1976 and later designated as U.S. Army Materiel Support Command-Korea (MSC-K) September 2, 2015.

Since its inception, MSC-K’s organization, structure, and purpose have evolved to support the mission. Currently comprised of Soldiers, Department of the Army Civilians, Korean National employees, and Korean Service Corps paramilitary members, MSC-K stands today as one of the premier sustainment organizations on the peninsula.

MSC-K is home to the Combat Power Generation Center, which has the Maintenance Directorate, Supply and Transportation Directorate, and the Busan Storage Center. MSC-K is also comprised of the 6th Ordnance Battalion which provides munitions support, the 25th Transportation Battalion which provides movement control, the 498th CSSB which provides flexible and responsive area logistics and personnel services support, and the KSC Battalion which provides embedded, multi-functional sustainment support.

Working shoulder to shoulder as one team, DA Civilians, Korea Nationals, KSC paramilitaries, KATUSAs, Soldiers, and families of MSC-K truly represent the best of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and bring home what it means to be the home of …“The Winning Team.”

MSC-K Facebook
Contact MSC-K

S1

Email MSC-K S1

DSN 315-763-2636

From U.S. 011-82-503-363-2636

From off-post in Korea 0503-363-2636

Public Affairs Office

DSN 315-765-8328

From off-post in Korea 0503-365-8328

From U.S. 011-82-503-365-8328

Email MSC-K
25th Transportation Battalion

MISSION

25th Transportation Battalion provides mission command of Movement Control Teams (MCTs) in order to manage transportation assets and provide in-transit visibility for the movement of US Forces and materiel in the Republic of Korea (ROK). On order, establish a Theater Movement Control Element (TMCE), Combined Movement Control Centers (CMCCs) and a Combined Seaport Coordination Center (CSCC)

The 25th Transportation Battalion, working closely with ROK counterparts, coordinates and schedules all U.S. military movements on the peninsula. Every day, the 25th Transportation Battalion works with the Korea Railroad Corporation to facilitate rail movements.

During contingency operations, the battalion partners with the ROK Transportation Command at all of the ROK Army's 4-star headquarters, which include the Capital Defense Command, First ROK Army, Third ROK Army, and the 2nd Operational Command.

DSN 315-768-6105

Korea: 0503-368-6105

Unit #15181,

APO AP 96218

25th Transportation BN Facebook

SUBORDINATE UNITS

138th Movement Control Team

517th Movement Control Team

662nd Movement Control Team

665th Movement Control Team
498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion

MISSION

The 498th CSSB provides flexible and responsive area logistics and personnel services support to sustain decisive action on the Korean peninsula. On order, provides mission command sustainment operations for noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) and Reception, Staging and Onward movement (RSO).

Contact:

DSN 315-765-8476

Korea: 0503-365-8476

From U.S. 011-82-503-365-8476

Unit #15275

APO AP 96260-5384

498th CSSB Facebook

SUBORDINATE UNITS

551st Inland Cargo Transfer Co.

339th Quartermaster Co.

176th Financial Management Support Unit

95th Transportation Co.

541st Field Feeding Co.
6th Ordnance Battalion

MISSION

6th OD BN synchronizes and provides munition operations for Eighth Army. On order provides mission command for relocation center operations.

The 6th Ordnance Battalion is the only active duty battalion of its type. The battalion's Soldiers store, maintain, and issue all U.S. ammunition and explosives on the peninsula. It works side by side with ROK Army soldiers in ROK ammunition depots and supply points using ROK Army equipment. It also makes ammunition operations on the peninsula safer by retrograding or demilitarizing obsolete ammunition.

Contact:

DSN 315-763-5735

Korea: 0503-365-8031

From U.S. 011-82-503-365-8031

Unit #15127,

APO, AP 96260-5127

6th Ordnance BN Facebook

SUBORDINATE UNITS

17th Ordnance Co.

52nd Ordnance Co.

84th Ordnance Co.
Korean Service Corps

MISSION

The Korean Service Corps (KSC) Battalion executes daily mission command of 2,185 mission essential Korean Nationals in 18 companies augmenting on-peninsula US forces with embedded, multi-functional, sustainment support.

HISTORY

The Civilian Transportation Corps was created March 15, 1951, consisting of civilians to provide logistics support to the defenders of the final defensive line of ROK and US Army troops along the Naktong (Nakdong) River during the Korean War. The CTC was re-organized as the Korean Service Corps on 14 Jul 1951 under direction of General James Van Fleet.

Today the KSC Battalion, a flagged battalion commanded by an U.S. Army Lt. Col., which is assigned to the U.S. Army Materiel Support Command-Korea and the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command. Just as it did during the Korean War, the KSC Battalion will "bridge the gap" between current US capabilities and required wartime end strength by providing critical capabilities until U.S. reinforcement forces arrive in Korea.

DSN 315-768-6105

Korea: 0503-368-6105

From U.S. 011-82-503-368-6105

Unit #15181,

APO AP 96218

KSC Website

KSC Facebook

94th Military Police Battalion

Mission & History

MISSION

Conducts Law Enforcement and Detention Operations in support of Eighth Army to protect the force, populations, and resources. On order conducts Security and Mobility Support and Detention Operations.

94th MP Battalion is the only MP battalion on the peninsula and the largest forward deployed MP battalion in the U.S. Army. The "Polar Bear" battalion has a diverse mission; every day it has more than 400 MP personnel working across the peninsula to provide law enforcement, criminal investigation, military working dog, close protection, and traffic accident investigation services.

Headquartered at Camp Humphreys, the battalion has companies stationed throughout the peninsula, patrolling from the sea to the Demilitarized Zone. While supporting law and order, they also make time to conduct tactical training consisting of gunnery qualifications and lanes training that test the Soldiers' ability to perform their wartime mission and that determine their proficiency as it relates to the units' mission essential task list. One platoon at a time from each company plans and executes collective training to improve tactical and law enforcement skills.

HISTORY

Constituted 8 June 1945 in the Army of the United States as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 94th Military Police Battalion. Activated 13 June 1945 in France, Inactivated 25 February 1946 in France. Allotted 24 October 1950 to the Regular Army. Activated 30 October 1950 in Korea and inactivated in Korea on 20 March 1953. The unit was again activated on 24 June 1959 in Germany (Companies A, B and C constituted 30 March 1971 in the Regular Army and activated in Germany). Battalion inactivated 21 June 1976 in Germany. Reactivated in Korea 12 April 1996.

94th MP BN Facebook
Units

55th Military Police Company

142nd Military Police Company

188th Military Police Company & 903rd Military Working Dog Detachment

557th Military Police Company

U.S. Army Correctional Activity Korea
Contact 94th MP BN

BN S1

DSN 315-757-3406/3417

Korea 0503-357-3406/3417

From U.S. 011-82-503-357-3406/3417

Email

HHC 19th ESC

HHC Commander: DSN: 315-763-4092

HHC 1SG: DSN: 315-763-4094

Orderly Room: DSN: 315-763-4096

19th ESC Staff Duty: 315-763-4421

From Korea: 0503-363-4421

From U.S. 011-82-503-363-4421

Partner Units

U.S. Army Garrison Daegu

403rd Army Field Support Brigade

2502nd Digital Liaison Detatchment

837th Transportation Battalion

411th Contracting Suport Brigade

168th Multifunctional Medical Battalion

658th Regional Support Group

AFN Daegu

U.S. Army Medical Materiel Command-Korea

Higher Units

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

U.S. Army Pacific

U.S. Forces Korea

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19th ESC Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention & Response Program

NOT IN OUR ESC!

Sexual assault has no place in the Army. Allegations of sexual assault must be investigated promptly and impartially and resolved expeditiously. Commanders and leaders at all levels are responsible for providing a safe and healthy environment for those in their charge. This responsibility requires leaders to take action to prevent sexual assault, protect and support victims, and hold offenders accountable by taking all appropriate administrative and judicial actions based on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Area IV SHARP Program Manger/Lead Sexual Assault Response Coordinator:

Mrs. Bethany Cortes, DSN 763-4069, Cell 010-8525-8544, bethany.j.cortes.civ@army.mil

Area IV SHARP Program NCOIC/Sexual Assault Response Coordinator:

SSG Jean L. Louis DSN 763-4067, jean.l.louis.mil@army.mil

Area IV SARC/VA Office, Bldg #1705, Camp Henry, Daegu

Confidential Reporting-USFK 24/7 SHARP Hotline DSN: 158 Comm: 0503-363-5700

Confidential Reporting-USFK 24/7 SHARP Hotlinefrom Stateside: 011-82-53-470-5700 or 011-82-503-363-5700

DoD Safe Helpline: 1-877-995-5247

Links:

19th ESC SHARP Facebook Page

Eighth Army SHARP

Army Resilience Directorate SHARP page