188th Infantry Brigade (United States)
The 188th Infantry Brigade is an infantry training brigade of the United States Army based at Fort Stewart, Georgia. It is a subordinate unit of the First United States Army, Division East.
| 188th Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
188th Infantry Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 24 June 1921 – 7 February 1946 13 February 1947 – 1 May 1959 25 October 1997 – 16 October 1999 1 December 2006 – Present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | Army Reserve |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Training |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Division East, First United States Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Stewart, Georgia |
| Motto(s) | Procinctus (Ready for Battle) |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Decorations | Army Superior Unit Award |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Colonel Will Shoemate |
| CSM | Command Sergeant Major Jerry J. Higley |
| Insignia | |
| Distinctive unit insignia | |
| Designated but not authorized shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Insignia of the 94th Infantry Division, worn as a reconnaissance troop | |
Active from 1921 to 1942 as part of the 94th Infantry Division, the brigade was transformed into a reconnaissance troop during and after World War II, supporting the 94th Division as it fought in Europe. Activated again from 1997 to 1999 and again in 2006, the unit gained responsibility for conducting training for other reserve component army units with a variety of purposes. Today, the unit is responsible for training selected United States Army Reserve and National Guard units East of the Mississippi River.
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