Army Forces Command (Germany)

Army Forces Command (Germany), often abbreviated as ARFOR (GER), was a subordinate headquarters of United States Army Europe (USAREUR) during the Cold War and in the immediate post-Cold War period. It served as the Army component command, responsible for the operational control of U.S. Army combat and support units stationed in Germany. Its primary mission was to provide combat-ready forces for the defense of Western Europe against potential aggression from the Warsaw Pact.

ARFOR (GER) was responsible for planning, training, and executing contingency plans in coordination with NATO allies, particularly the German Bundeswehr. Key functions included overseeing the readiness of assigned units, managing logistics and sustainment, and coordinating with other U.S. military services operating in the European theater.

The command structure and responsibilities of ARFOR (GER) evolved over time as the strategic environment changed. With the end of the Cold War and the subsequent drawdown of U.S. forces in Europe, the role and structure of ARFOR (GER) underwent significant modifications. Eventually, the command was inactivated as part of the broader restructuring of the U.S. Army's presence in Europe. Its functions were absorbed into other organizations within USAREUR and its successor commands. The specific dates of establishment and inactivation of ARFOR (GER) may vary depending on the source consulted due to ongoing reorganizations of command structures during its operational history.