8th Personnel Command
| 8th Personnel Command | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1987-2005 |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Type | Personnel |
| Role | Command |
| Part of |  Eighth Army (United States) |
| Garrison/HQ | Yongsan Garrison, South Korea |
| Motto | Soldier Service Support |
| Commanders | |
| Final Commander | Col. Michael J. Harris |
| Insignia | |
| 8th PERSCOM DUI |  |
| 8th Personnel Command Flag |  |
The 8th Personnel Command (8th PERSCOM) was a US Army unit activated on 16 October 1987 as part of the US Eighth Army in Yongsan Garrison, South Korea.[1] The unit was a provisional unit from 15 January 1982 until its official activation.[2] The 8th PERSCOM was in charge of personnel replacement, postal operations, administrative services and KATUSA programs.[2] The On 17 June 2005,[3] the unit was redesignated as the 8th Personnel Center and reassigned to Fort Shafter, Hawaii under the 8th Theater Sustainment Command.
Subordinate Units
- 199th Personnel Service Company
- 509th Personnel Service Company
- 516th Personnel Service Company
- 1st Replacement Company - Inchon
- Headquarters Postal Group-Korea
- 1st Adjutant General Detachment (Postal)
- 10th Adjutant General Detachment (Postal) - Camp Red Cloud, Camp Page and Camp Stanley[2]
- 19th Adjutant General Detachment (Postal) - Yongsan and Camp Market
- 66th Adjutant General Detachment (Postal) - US Forces Korea
- 81st Adjutant General Detachment (Postal) - Camp Humphreys, Camp Ames and Camp Long
- 117th Adjutant General Detachment (Postal) - Taegu, Camp Carroll and Pusan
Insignia
The shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) is a blue Norman shield with a white number eight on it outlined in red.[4]
The distinctive unit insignia (DUI) is an octagon with a red and blue taeguk containing three gold interlocking circles. Below is a scroll with the motto "Soldier Service Support." It was authorized 27 January 1987.[5]
Commanders
- Col. Richard P. Mustion
- Col. Michael J. Harris 2005[6]
See also
References
- ^ "8th Pesonnel Center". Global Security. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c "8th PERSCOM Organization and Functions" (PDF). US Army Korea. October 1986.
- ^ Flack, T.D. (June 17, 2005). "8th PERSCOM cases the colors, leaves legacy". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "U.S. ARMY 8TH PERSONNEL COMMAND PATCH (SSI)". www.uniforms-4u.com. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ^ "U.S. ARMY 8TH PERSONNEL CENTER UNIT CREST (DUI)". www.uniforms-4u.com. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ^ "8th PERSCOM cases the colors, leaves legacy". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
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