Mission
The United States is a Pacific nation, with our country's political, economic and security interests increasingly bound to this dynamic region. On duty in the Asia-Pacific since 1944, Eighth Army's enduring presence has long signaled U.S. resolve to support our regional allies and deter potential adversaries.
Readiness is our number one priority. Eighth Army conducts armistice operations along three lines of effort that create Readiness: Training, Strengthening the Alliance, and Transformation. We must never forget that Korea is not at peace, and Eighth Army remains prepared to "Fight Tonight" - daily. This means we will train to the highest levels in the most challenging conditions while maintaining our equipment readiness above the Army standards.
Critical to the success of our mission is the strength of the Alliance. Eighth Army will work with our ROK counterparts at an unprecedented level, sharing lessons learned, and combining our formations to achieve a truly lethal partnership. However, it is our relationship with the Korean people that serves as the foundation of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. Our units, Soldiers, and Families ensure this bond grows stronger every day through their behavior and interactions both on and off duty. Their activities directly support the success of our mission on the peninsula. The Good Neighbor Program is one venue that provides every Soldier, Civilian employee and Family member an opportunity to nurture the Alliance.
Eighth Army will shift the majority of its force to two enduring hubs in the coming years in a deliberate and disciplined manner that never compromises our ability to Fight Tonight. Transformation is more than simply the process of moving our existing combat force south. Transformation enhances our Readiness by providing rotational forces, new capabilities and innovative ways to fight in this complex environment.
"Eighth Army is America's Pacific Guardians of Freedom" - Eighth Army today stands ready to defend our national interests and those of our allies whenever called upon. We are the embodiment of our Army's military professionalism and ready to "Fight Tonight."
Policy Letters
Policy Letter No.01, 03 OCT 2020, Open Door Policy Opportunity
Policy Letter No.02, 03 OCT 2020, Eighth Army Harassment Prevention and Response Program
Policy Letter No.03, 03 OCT 2020, Military Equal Opportunity
Policy Letter No.04, 03 OCT 2020, Military Equal Opportunity and Harassment 24 Hour Hotline
Policy Letter No.05, 03 OCT 2020, Rights of Soldiers to Present Complaints or Requests for Assistance from the Inspector General (IG)
Policy Letter No.06, 03 OCT 2020, Rights of Civilians to Present Complaints or Requests for Assistance from the Inspector General (IG)
Policy Letter No.07, 03 OCT 2020, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program
Policy Letter No.08, 03 OCT 2020, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the EEO Discrimination Complaint Process
Policy Letter No.09, 03 OCT 2020, Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for Individuals with Disabilities (IWD)
Policy Letter No.10, 03 OCT 2020, Prevention and Elimination of Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
Policy Letter No.11, 03 OCT 2020, Value of Life: Army Health and Wellbeing Promotion, Ready and Resiliency, Risk Reduction, and Suicide Prevention Program
Policy Letter No.12, 03 OCT 2020, 'Know Your Limits': 0-1-2-3 Low-Risk Drinking Campaign
Policy Letter No.13, 03 OCT 2020, Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC)
Policy Letter No.14, 03 OCT 2020, Command Sponsorship Program (CSP)
Policy Letter No.15, 03 OCT 2020, Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP)
Policy Letter No.16, 03 OCT 2020, Operations Security (OPSEC) Policy
Policy Letter No.17, 30 NOV 2020, Provision of Individual Clothing and Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) to Emergency Essential Civilian (EEC) and Korean National Mission Essential Civilian (MEC) Employees
Policy Letter No.18, 30 NOV 2020, Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army) Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order Review
Policy Letter No.19, 30 NOV 2020, Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) Guidance
Policy Letter No.20, 30 NOV 2020, Withholding Authority to Dispose of Certain Cases
Policy Letter No.21, 30 NOV 2020, Command Maintenance Discipline Program (CMDP) and Maintenance Terrain Walk (MTW)
Policy Letter No.22, 30 NOV 2020, Threshold for Non-Standard Equipment Purchase Request and Commitment (PR&C)
Policy Letter No.23, 30 NOV 2020, Requesting Army Aviation Support
Policy Letter No.24, 30 NOV 2020, Required Command Actions in Response to Republic of Korea Legal Proceedings
Policy Letter No.25, 30 NOV 2020, Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP)
Policy Letter No.26, 18 DEC 2020, Single Enlisted Soldiers' Living Standards for the barracks
Policy Letter No.32, 23 MAR 2018, Disposition of Discharged Patients for Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU) with Suicidal Ideation and Attempts or Other High Risk Behaviors
Policy Letter No.37, 15 AUG 2018, Eighth Army Tactical Vehicle Roadside Inspection Program
Policy Letter No.38, 25 JUL 2018, Remedial Driver's Training Program for Non-Tactical Vehicle Operations
Policy Letter No.42, 14 MAR 2019, Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Candidates
Policy Letter No.45, 04 JUN 2019, Approval of Superior Qualifications Appointments
Policy Letter No.46, 02 MAR 2020, Intelligence Oversight
Policy Letter No.48, 08 JUN 2019, Aircraft Quiet Hours during 4-Star or 3-Star Outdoor Ceremonies at USAG Humphreys
Policy Letter No.50, 02 MAR 2020, Command-Sponsored, Chaplain-Led Program Funding
Policy Letter No.51, 01 SEP 2020, Public Display or Depiction of Flags in Eighth Army
Organization
2ND INFANTRY DIVISION (ROK-US COMBINED DIVISION) https://www.2id.korea.army.mil/
19TH EXPEDITIONARY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND https://www.army.mil/19thesc
1ST SIGNAL BRIGADE https://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/1sig/
35TH AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY BRIGADE https://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/35ada/
65TH MEDICAL BRIGADE https://www.korea.amedd.army.mil/
501ST MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BRIGADE https://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/501MI/
2501ST DIGITAL LIAISON DETACHMENT
2502ND DIGITAL LIAISON DETACHMENT
3RD BATTLEFIELD COORDINATION DETACHMENT https://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/3bcd/
KOREAN SERVICE CORPS BATTALION https://ksc.korea.army.mil/
UNC SECURITY BATTALION-JOINT SECURITY AREA https://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/uncsb/
4-58TH AIRFIELD OPERATIONS BATTALION
KOREA FIELD OFFICE
JOINT U.S. MILITARY AFFAIRS GROUP-KOREA
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FAR EAST DISTRICT http://www.pof.usace.army.mil/
EIGHTH ARMY NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS ACADEMY https://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/NCOA/
EIGHTH ARMY BAND https://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/site/about/eighth-army-band.asp
HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS BATTALION, EIGHTH ARMY https://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/EighthArmyHHB/
ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES LIAISON ELEMENT-KOREA (ALE-K)
TRAINING SUPPORT ACTIVITY KOREA