History of Army Sustainment University in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 29, 2025

Army Sustainment University (ASU) is the U.S. Army's sustainment training center for military and civilian personnel, offering Professional Military Education (PME) in logistics and sustainment. With two campuses, the Somervell Campus at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, focuses on Quartermaster, Ordnance, and Transportation leader education, while the Adams Campus at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, houses the Soldier Support Institute for Adjutant General and Financial Management training. ASU is subordinate to the United States Army Combined Arms Support Command and is headquartered at Fort Gregg-Adams. Ms. Sydney A. Smith, Senior Executive Service, is the current President.

July 1954: Army Supply Management Course Established

In July 1954, a 12-week Army Supply Management Course was established at Fort Lee, Virginia (now Fort Gregg-Adams). The course was a Class II Activity under the Quartermaster General, with direct control by the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (DCSLOG) at the Department of the Army (DA).

May 1956: U.S. Army Logistics Management Center (ALMC) Established

In May 1956, the U.S. Army Logistics Management Center (ALMC) was established under the operational control of the Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics.

September 1956: ALMC Curriculum Expanded

In September 1956, the ALMC curriculum was expanded to include correspondence courses and the use of accredited instructors in off-campus modes.

September 1958: Logistics Research and Doctrine Added to ALMC Mission

In September 1958, logistics research and doctrine were added as part of the mission of ALMC.

August 1962: ALMC Placed Under U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC)

In August 1962, ALMC was placed under the command of the U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC). Under AMC, new emphasis was placed on instruction in management of research and development, acquisition management, and on integration of all phases of the life cycle of materiel.

July 1970: Bunker Hall Dedicated

On 21 July 1970, a new four-story brick academic building called Bunker Hall was dedicated on Fort Gregg-Adams (formerly Fort Lee) and became the center of ALMC.

March 1973: Cooperative Degree Programs Approved

In March 1973, the Department of the Army approved the establishment of two cooperative degree programs between ALMC and the Florida Institute of Technology. These programs use the instruction received during military programs to award transfer credit towards a master's degree in logistics.

August 1987: ALMC Redesignated as U.S. Army Logistics Management College

In August 1987, ALMC was redesignated as the U.S. Army Logistics Management College, offering courses in logistics leader development, acquisition management, and more.

October 1991: ALMC Transferred Under U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command

On 1 October 1991, ALMC was transferred under the newly established U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command based at Fort Gregg-Adams (formerly Fort Lee), VA.

June 1992: ALMC Begins Program for Company Commanders and Staff

In June 1992, ALMC began a program to prepare Captains and First Lieutenants in various branches to become Company Commanders and staff positions in multifunctional logistics and sustainment battalions.

August 1992: ALMC Affiliated with Defense Acquisition University (DAU)

On 1 August 1992, ALMC became an affiliate of the Defense Acquisition University (DAU), a consortium of schools established to raise the level of professionalism in the Department of Defense acquisition workforce.

March 1999: Combined Logistics Captains Career Course (CLC3) Renamed

In March 1999, the program started in June 1992, was renamed the Combined Logistics Captains Career Course (CLC3) and became ALMC's premiere course.

September 2002: ALMC Receives Accreditation

In September 2002, ALMC received formal accreditation as a non-degree-granting occupational education institution, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

2002: ALMC Graduates Over 30,200 Students

In Fiscal Year 2002, ALMC graduated over 30,200 students.

2005: Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Decision

The 2005 Base and Realignment (BRAC) decision influenced the change for Army Logistics Management College becoming the Army Logistics University as part of the restructuring of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command's (TRADOC) school system, and the concurrent 2005 Base and Realignment (BRAC) decision to move the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps and Transportation Corps to Fort Lee, and the creation of the Sustainment Center of Excellence.

January 2006: U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Establishes Teaching Team at ALMC

In January 2006, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) established a permanent teaching team at ALMC.

April 2006: First Class Graduates

On 19 April 2006, the first class of sixty-one students graduated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) teaching team at ALMC.

July 2009: Army Logistics Management College becomes Army Logistics University

On 2 July 2009, Army Logistics Management College became the Army Logistics University with the dedication of ALU's new $100 million university campus.

2009: Army Logistician Renamed Army Sustainment Magazine

In the summer of 2009, on its 40th anniversary, Army Logistician was renamed Army Sustainment Magazine

2018: Combined Logistics Basic Officer Leadership Course (LOG BOLC)

In 2018, ALU re-organized and combined the three separate Basic Officers Leadership Courses (BOLC) for the Ordnance, Quartermaster, and Transportation Branches into a combined Logistics Basic Officer Leadership Course (LOG BOLC) in the ongoing effort to improve multi-functionality among the officer ranks.

October 2020: LNCOA Develops Sustainment Common Core Education

In October 2020, the Logistics Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (LNCOA) was selected to develop Sustainment Common Core education across the Ordnance, Quartermaster, and Transportation Senior Leaders Courses (SLC).

February 2021: ALU Board of Directors Established

In February 2021, the ALU Board of Directors was established to enable logistics enterprise governance of Logistics Officer, Warrant Officer, Non-commissioned Officer, and Department of the Army civilian cohorts.

December 2021: ALU Supports Operation Allies Welcome

From July to December 2021, ALU directly supported Operation Allies Welcome at Fort Gregg-Adams with the reception of Afghan refugees.

May 2023: Army Logistics University Renamed Army Sustainment University

On 1 May 2023, Army Logistics University was renamed Army Sustainment University with campuses at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia (Somervell Campus) and Fort Jackson, South Carolina (Adams Campus).