US Army Europe Announces Personnel Structure for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019

By U.S. Army Europe Public AffairsOctober 20, 2017

U.S. Army Europe announced today actions to reduce the U.S. Army personnel structure across Europe in Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019.

In FY 2018, these changes will result in the reduction of 91 Department of the Army civilian positions and 38 Local National civilian employee positions in Europe as follows:

• In Italy, two positions -- one DAC and one LN.

• In Germany, 128 positions -- 90 DAC and 37 LN.

In FY 2019, the changes will result in the reduction of 91 Department of the Army civilian positions and one Local National civilian employee positions in Europe by the summer of 2019 as follows:

• In Italy, one position -- one LN.

• In Germany, 90 positions -- 90 DAC.

The Department of the Army approved these actions which support the Department of Defense's reshaping of Europe-based forces in accordance with the national defense strategy.

The announced civilian reductions for FY 2018 and FY 2019 are a continuation of previously announced civilian reductions supporting the President and Defense Secretary's strategic guidance in 2012 and the Budget Control Act in 2011. Adjustments in manpower documents are routinely made and the additional reductions to support and headquarters personnel reflect the Defense Secretary's guidance to reduce headquarters spending by 20 percent.

U.S. Army Europe conducted an in-depth functional review and risk assessment with representation from each functional staff. The review took into account the mission and workload of the staff identifying areas that might overlap or may have excess capacity.

The U.S. Army Europe structure will continue to change to maximize effectiveness in meeting mission requirements. U.S. Army Europe leaders are fully aware of the potential effects reductions can have -- both professionally and personally -- on the members of the workforce and their families. Civilian employees are critical to U.S. Army Europe's success and our leadership is committed to ensuring they are kept informed and apprised of their options.

For additional information regarding this announcement, please contact U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs at 011-49-611-143-537-0005.

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