The United States Army Public Health Command Region–Europe (USAPHCR-Europe) Laboratory Sciences (LS) group is a full-service laboratory specializing in biological, environmental, occupational health, and public health related analytical laboratory testing. LS' primary mission as Department of Defense's (DoD) premier forward deployed biological and environmental laboratory is to support the Public Health Programs of the United States National Military Strategy in the United States European Command (USEUCOM), United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), and United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Theaters of operations. LS applies its unique capabilities to fulfill mission assignments in support of the Department of the Army's and DoD's needs.