United States Army Futures Command
| United States Army Futures Command | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 24 August 2018 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Army command |
| Garrison/HQ | Austin, Texas |
| Motto(s) | "Forge the future" |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding general | GEN James E. Rainey |
| Deputy Commanding Generals | LTG Edmond M. Brown LTG David M. Hodne |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Brian A. Hester |
| Deputy to the Commander | William "Willie" Nelson |
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The United States Army Futures Command (AFC) is a United States Army command that runs modernization projects. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
The AFC began initial operations on 1 July 2018. It was created as a peer of Forces Command (FORSCOM), Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), and Army Materiel Command (AMC). While the other commands focus on readiness to "fight tonight", AFC aims to improve future readiness for competition with near-peers. The AFC commander functions as the Army's chief modernization investment officer.: Section 4
It is supported by the United States Army Reserve Innovation Command (75th Innovation Command).