Units from the corps are stationed close to the Armenian-Turkish border.

[6] Together with the Russian 102nd Military Base, the corps makes up the United Group of Forces,[7][8] set up in 2000 by President Robert Kocharyan and President Vladimir Putin.

[citation needed] The corps was thought to be a key player during the 2021 Armenian coup d'état attempt.

[11] National Hero of Armenia Jivan Abrahamyan was part of the corps.

[24] The 4th Independent Motor Rifle Regiment retains the battle flag and the traditions of the 89th Tamanyan Division of the Red Army.