205th Infantry Brigade (United States)
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| 205th Infantry Brigade | |
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 205th Infantry Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia |
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| Active | 1921-1942 1963-1994 2006-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Role | Infantry, Training |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Benjamin Harrison |
The 205th Infantry Brigade, was first formed as part of the United States Army Reserve's 103rd Division. It was active from 1921 to 1942 and then from 1963 through 1994, and then reformed in 2006.
It was initially formed within the Organized Reserve Corps in Arizona and New Mexico, including the 409th and 410th Regiments. Its sister brigade within the 103rd Division was the 206th Brigade in Colorado, which included the 411th and 412th Regiments.
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[edit] Cold War
The Brigade was organized as a separate infantry brigade in Minnesota and Iowa. It was later assigned as a roundout element for the 6th Infantry Division (Light) in Alaska.
[edit] Present
In December 2006, the 205th Infantry Brigade was activated using the personnel and assets of 3rd Brigade, 85th Division (Training Support) and assumed the mission to train Army Reserve and National Guard units.
[edit] Organization
The unit is composed of:
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 205th Infantry Brigade
- Several training battalions
