3rd Theater Medical Command
| 3rd Theater Medical Command | |
|---|---|
Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 5 May 1942-6 October 1945 15 March 1991 – Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Reserve |
| Role | Medical |
| Size | Command |
| Part of | United States Army Reserve Command |
| Reserve Center | Forest Park, Georgia |
| Nickname | ”Desert Medics" |
| Motto | Frontline Surgeons |
| Medical Corps colors | Maroon and White |
| Engagements | World War II Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Freedom Sentinel |
| Decorations | Meritorious Unit Commendation |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | MG Joseph Marsiglia |
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The 3rd Theater Medical Command (3 TMC) or "Desert Medics" is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and manages all the Army Reserve deployable field medical units east of Ohio. While the 807th MCDS covers the MTOE medical units to the west and ARMEDCOM provides command and control for all the Table of Distribution and Allowance (TDA) medical units within CONUS.
Units of the 3rd TMC provide general, surgical, dental, ambulance, behavioral health, preventive medicine, and veterinary support to Army units and to civilian populations.