166th Aviation Brigade (United States)
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| 166th Aviation Brigade | |
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 166th Aviation Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia |
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| Active | 2006-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Role | Training |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Riley |
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The 166th Aviation Brigade is an AC/RC unit based at Fort Riley, Kansas. The unit is responsible for training selected United States Army Reserve & National Guard units in the Central United States. The unit was formerly designated as 3rd Brigade, 75th Division. The brigade is a subordinate unit of 1st Army
In 2006, as part of the Army's Transformation Plan, the 3/75th was redesignated as the 166th Aviation Brigade.
[edit] Organization
The unit is composed of:
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 166th Aviation Brigade
- 1st Battalion, 291st Regiment (Aviation)
- 2nd Battalion, 291st Regiment (Aviation)
- 3rd Battalion, 382nd Regiment (Logistics Support)
- 1st Battalion, 383rd Regiment (CS/CSS)
- 2nd Battalion, 383rd Regiment (CS/CSS)
- 3rd Battalion, 383rd Regiment (CS/CSS)
For further information see The Brigade, A History by John J. McGrath from the Combat Studies Institute Press, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
