198th Infantry Brigade (United States)

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198th Infantry Brigade
USA - 198 Lt Inf Bde.png
Shoulder sleeve insignia
Active1967–1971
2007–present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
RoleInfantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT)
Size5 Battalions + HHC
Part ofUnited States Army Infantry School
Garrison/HQFt. Benning, GA
Motto(s)"Brave and Bold"
EngagementsVietnam War
Battle honoursVietnam Service Medal
Websitehttps://www.benning.army.mil/Infantry/198th/
Commanders
Current
commander
COL Ryan B. Wylie
Command Sergeant MajorCSM Lamont L Holmes
Notable
commanders
LTC Norman H Schwartzkopf
COL Joseph G. Clemons
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia198th Infantry Brigade (unit insignia).png

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.

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
  • 6 Infantry Regiment DUI.png 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry
  • 46 INF RGT DUI.jpg 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry
  • 46 INF RGT DUI.jpg 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry
  • 52 INFANTRY REGIMENT-DUI.jpg 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry
  • 3rd Infantry Regiment DUI.png 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry (1971)
  • 14 FA Rgt DUI.jpg 1st Battalion, 14th Artillery
  • 9th Support Battalion
  • 155th Engineer Company
  • 17thCavRegtDUI.gif 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.

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