198th Infantry Brigade (United States)
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.
| 198th Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
 Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 1967–1971 2007–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Type | Infantry training |
| Role | Infantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT) |
| Size | 5 Battalions + HHC |
| Garrison/HQ | Ft. Benning, GA |
| Motto(s) | "Brave and Bold" |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Battle of Kham Duc |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel William D. Voorhies |
| Notable commanders | LTC Norman H Schwartzkopf, 1/6th Battalion Commander, 1967 LZ Bayonet near Chu Lai, 23d INFANTRY DIVISION (AMERICAL)Colonel Joseph G. Clemons Captain Paul R. Davis Highly decorated Company Commander 17th Cavalry H Troop (awarded, Silver Star (2), Bronze Star (2) Air Medal (20) and The Distinguished Flying Cross) |
| Insignia | |
| Distinctive unit insignia | .png) |
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
- 9th Support Battalion
- 155th Engineer Company
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
- 2–54 IN was under the administrative control of 192d Infantry Brigade until 24 August 2011.
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 download at the Internet Archive