A Co,WSMR TC,WSMR,NM USAMC

• White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) Origins: The White Sands Missile Range, where A Company, WSMR TC is based, was established in 1945 as the White Sands Proving Ground. It played a crucial role in the development and testing of early missile and rocket technology for the U.S. Army. • Trinity Test Site: WSMR is home to the Trinity Site, where the world’s first atomic bomb was detonated on July 16, 1945, marking a pivotal moment in military and world history. • Support for Missile Testing: A Co, WSMR TC (Test Center) provides logistical and operational support for testing a wide variety of missile systems, ranging from short-range rockets to intercontinental ballistic missiles. • US Army Materiel Command (USAMC) Connection: The unit operates under the United States Army Materiel Command, which is responsible for equipping and sustaining the U.S. Army, making A Co a critical link in the Army’s logistics and testing chain. • Role in Space Race: During the early years of the space race, WSMR and its test units contributed to the development and testing of launch vehicles that would eventually send Americans into space. • V-2 Rocket Testing: German V-2 rockets, captured at the end of World War II, were shipped to WSMR and tested extensively, laying the groundwork for the U.S. ballistic missile and space programs. • Largest Military Installation in the US: WSMR is the largest military installation in the United States, covering over 3,200 square miles—making units like A Co, WSMR TC responsible for operations across a vast and challenging environment. • Joint Operations: The unit often works with other branches of the military, such as the Air Force and Navy, as well as international partners, to support joint missile and technology testing. • Environmental Stewardship: Despite its military mission, A Co and other units at WSMR are involved in environmental conservation programs, protecting endangered species and preserving historical artifacts found on the range. • Historical Artifacts: The area around WSMR is rich in Native American and pioneer history, with petroglyphs and ruins dating back thousands of years—making the unit’s area of operations significant both militarily and culturally.