198th Infantry Brigade (United States)
Military unit
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The 198th Infantry Brigade, was first formed as part of the United States Army Reserve's 99th Division. It was active from 1967 through 1971 and has been active since 2007 as an Infantry Training Brigade as part of the US Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia.
- 24 June 1921–29 September 1945 (various designations)
- 25 March 1948–1 August 1962 (99th Recon. Troop, Mech.)
- 10 May 1967–30 November 1971 (198th Infantry Bge.)
- 9 November 2006–present
United States
United States Army| 198th Infantry Brigade | |
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Role | Infantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT) |
| Size | 5 Battalions + HHC |
| Part of |  United States Army Infantry School |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Benning, GA |
| Mottos | "Brave and Bold" |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | Belgian Fourragere Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm with oak leaf cluster |
| Battle honours | Vietnam Service Medal |
| Website | https://www.benning.army.mil/Infantry/198th/ |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | COL Jimmy L Hathaway |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Lamont L Holmes |
| Notable commanders | LTC Norman H Schwartzkopf COL Joseph G. Clemons |
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| Distinctive unit insignia | .png) |
| 198th Infantry Brigade Flag |  |
Operational history
Vietnam War
During the years of 1967–1971 as part of the Vietnam War the 198th was part of the United States Army's 23rd "Americal" Infantry Division. In 1968, elements of the 198th Infantry Brigade, under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Robert B. Nelson, participated in the Battle of Kham Duc. On 21 November 1969, Colonel Joseph G. Clemons, (of Pork Chop Hill fame), assumed command of the 198th Infantry Brigade.
Order of battle
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
1st Battalion, 6th Infantry
1st Battalion, 46th Infantry- 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry
1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry
4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry (1971)
1st Battalion, 14th Artillery- 9th Support Battalion
- 155th Engineer Company
Troop H, 17th Cavalry
Post Vietnam
The 198th Infantry Brigade was reactivated on 15 May 2007 at Fort Benning, Georgia to serve as an Infantry Training Brigade.
- Headquarters & Support Company
1st Battalion, 19th Infantry- 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry
- 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry
2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry
1st Battalion, 50th Infantry
2nd Battalion, 54th Infantry
2nd Battalion, 58th Infantry
See also
References
- "The United States Army Infantry Brigade"
- "The Brigade: A History, Its Organization and Employment in the US Army"
- Summers, Harry G. Historical Atlas of the Vietnam War. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
External links
- The short film ACTIVITIES OF THE 198TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, AMERICAL DIVISION (1968) is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive.