The United States Army eSports Team is a competition team of the U.S. Army. Its members are drawn from the Regular Army and Army Reserves.


This team will be part of the Marketing and Engagement Brigade based at Fort Knox. They will operate much like the Golden Knights and the Army Marksmanship Unit to create awareness about the Army and the opportunities it provides.

This team will represent the Army in competitions and events across the nation.


Soldiers have expressed a strong desire to represent the Army in competitive gaming. They have shown Army leaders how gaming can help us connect to young people and show them a side of Soldiers they may not expect. This initiative will help make our Soldiers more visible and relatable to today's youth.

Members of the eSports outreach teams are not recruiters. They will be in a support role to help young people see Soldiers in a different light and understand the many different roles people can have in the Army. They will help the Army address the growing disconnect with society.


Competitive online gaming will be part of the duties of the eSports team. Soldiers on this team will travel to various events and compete for the Army. 

The outreach team members will receive the same pay and benefits as other Soldiers of equal rank across the Army. All expenses associated with certifications, competitions and other requirements of the job will be paid by the Army. 

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Army eSports has four infantryman on its Call of Duty team: Sgt. David
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By Jason Schaap | Dec. 11, 2020
On the eve of the 121st Army versus Navy football showdown, the U.S. Army’s eSports team is battle ready for the Call of Duty Endowment Bowl, an online tournament featuring the popular video game of the same name. And much like the big-game bragging that precedes the Army’s pigskin pastime with the Navy, the CODE Bowl has no shortage of trash talk.

Sgt. 1st Class Sam Woodberry performs with As You Were in December 2019. 

(U.S. Army photo by Lara Poirrier)
USAREC seeking Soldiers for new ‘Talent,’ eSports, Warrior Fitness, teams
By | Nov. 20, 2020
A search is underway to form The U.S. Army’s Got Talent Team, a new recruiting outreach program, as well as new members to join two other USAREC marquee programs, The U.S. Army eSports Team and the U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team.

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Army eSports Team resumes live streaming
By | Aug. 14, 2020
The U.S. Army eSports Team resumes live streaming on its Twitch channel today after a five-week pause to review and update internal policies and procedures.

Members of the Army eSports team compete in various tournaments across the country.  The Army eSports Team started in 2018 to help the Army find new ways to connect with qualified individuals who may not be aware of career opportunities in the military.
(Photo courtesy of U.S. Army)
Army esports marketing giveaways include consoles, controllers
By | July 20, 2020
The Army eSports Team, a relatively new recruiting outreach initiative, uses giveaways of gaming chairs, consoles and controllers as a tool to generate interest among individuals who may be qualified for a career in the Army.

As a Green Beret, Sgt. 1st Class Joshua David deployed four times with his Special Forces Team. Despite the high tempo Army Special Operations Forces lifestyle, David never lost his love for gaming and continued to keep up with the latest first person shooters, like Call of Duty and the game that really started it all for him, Halo.
Gamer Turned Green Beret and Back Again
By Joe Barker | April 24, 2020
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua David's journey from gamer to Green Beret comes full circle when he makes the Army eSports Team.

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