United States Army Futures Command
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The United States Army Futures Command (AFC) is a United States Army command that runs modernization projects.[lower-alpha 1] It is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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United States Army Futures Command | |
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Founded | 24 August 2018[2] |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Army command |
Garrison/HQ | Austin, Texas |
Motto(s) | "Forge the future"[1] |
Website | www |
Commanders | |
Commanding general[3] | GEN James E. Rainey[4] |
Deputy Commanding Generals[3] | LTG Richard R. Coffman LTG David M. Hodne[5] |
Command Sergeant Major[3] | CSM Brian A. Hester |
Deputy to the Commander[3] | SES William "Willie" Nelson[6] |
Insignia | |
Distinctive unit insignia[1] | |
Beret flash |
The AFC began initial operations on 1 July 2018.[7] It was created as a peer of Forces Command (FORSCOM), Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), and Army Materiel Command (AMC).[8][9] While the other commands focus on readiness to "fight tonight", AFC aims to improve future readiness for competition with near-peers.[10][11][12] The AFC commander functions as the Army's chief modernization investment officer.[13][14]:āSection 4ā[Note 1][15]
It is supported by the United States Army Reserve Innovation Command (75th Innovation Command).[16]