Community, KMC Notices

Community notification for US Army equipment movements in Germany

by Capt. Andrew Paulin
21st Theater Sustainment Command
March 11, 2022

Military equipment is scheduled to move by road and rail from Mannheim to Grafenwoehr, March 4-17.

The Soldiers and equipment will conduct training at Grafenwoehr Training Area designed to build readiness and prepare for integration into NATO exercises. These exercises are intended to promote interoperability between U.S. NATO partner militaries.

An M1 Abrams main battle tank sits on the back of a military Heavy Equipment Transport line-haul truck at Coleman work site in Mannheim, Germany. The tank is part of a larger 405th Army Field Support Brigade Army Prepositioned Stock-2 draw to be transported to Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany and issued to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division deploying to Germany from Fort Stewart, Georgia. (U.S. Army Photo by Maj. Allan Laggui)

On the listed days, the public can expect to see an increase in U.S. military presence on the autobahn and through Grafenwoehr to the military training area.

Due to operational security concerns, we cannot provide exact routes and dates.

Drivers are advised to use caution when driving near military convoys. U.S. Army units are working diligently to adhere to safety procedures and follow local laws and regulations. The safety of our Soldiers and host nation citizens is paramount in everything we do.

Soldiers with the 16th Sustainment Brigade transport M1 Abrams from Coleman
worksite in Mannheim, Germany, to Grafenwoehr, Germany, Feb. 28, 2022. The
tanks are part of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Army Prepositioned
Stock-2. U.S. Army Europe and Africa is drawing APS-2 in preparation to
support 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division deploying to
Germany, as announced by the Department of Defense.

All movements are approved and coordinated through the applicable German authorities.

We are working in close coordination with Germany to minimize disruptions to local populations during these movements.

If you have any questions about these movements, please contact 21st Theater Sustainment Command by email: usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.21-tsc.list.pao@army.mil.

Soldiers with the 16th Sustainment Brigade transport M1 Abrams from Coleman
worksite in Mannheim, Germany, to Grafenwoehr, Germany, Feb. 28, 2022. The
tanks are part of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Army Prepositioned
Stock-2. U.S. Army Europe and Africa is drawing APS-2 in preparation to
support 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division deploying to
Germany, as announced by the Department of Defense.
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