189th Infantry Brigade (United States)
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| 189th Infantry Brigade | |
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 189th Infantry Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia |
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| Active | ??-1999 2007-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Training |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Bragg, North Carolina |
| Nickname | Bayonet Brigade |
| Motto | Swift and Lethal |
| Colors | red,white,and blue |
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The 189th Infantry Brigade is an Infantry Brigade of the United States Army. It is based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. It is subordinate to the First Army.
[edit] History
The unit is responsible for training selected Soldiers,Sailors,Airmen,and Marines in the Active and Reserve componet of the United States Armed Forces & [[Army National Guard|National Guard].
The brigade was redesignated & re-missioned several times. In 1999 the 189th was activated in Ft Bragg, North Carolina. Deactivated and again activated at Ft Bragg in Dec 2006.
[edit] Organization
The unit is composed of:
- HHC, 189th Infantry Brigade
- 1st Battalion, 310th Regiment
- 1st Battalion, 311th Regiment
- 2nd Battalion, 311th Regiment
- 1nd Battalion, 313th Regiment
- A Company 189 INF BDE
For further information see The Brigade, A History by John J. McGrath from the Combat Studies Institute Press, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
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