| 409th Contracting Support Brigade | |
|---|---|
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Country | USA |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Part of | 21st Theater Sustainment Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Sembach, Germany |
The 409th Contracting Support Brigade provides contract capability and business advice to United States Army Europe and Africa. [1]
As of May 2023 the brigade consists of the following units: [1]
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