1st Cavalry Division Artillery (United States)
The 1st Cavalry Division Artillery (DIVARTY) or "Red Team" is the Force Field Artillery Headquarters for the 1st Cavalry Division. The DIVARTY served with the division from 1941 to 2005, including combat service in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom and in peacetime in Japan, Korea, and Fort Hood, Texas. As the Force Fires Headquarters, the DIVARTY provides fire support coordination and mission command for the training and readiness of field artillery units across the division.
| 1st Cavalry Division Artillery | |
|---|---|
Shoulder sleeve insignia of the 1st Cavalry Division | |
| Active | 1941 - 2005; 2015 - present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Field artillery |
| Role | Division fires HQ |
| Size | Brigade |
| Nickname(s) | Red Team |
| Equipment | M109A7 Howitzer |
| Engagements | World War II Korean War Vietnam War Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation Valorous Unit Award Meritorious Unit Commendation Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Chryssoun Aristion Andrias Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, with Palm Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | COL Timothy Gatlin |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Loyd Rhoades |
| Notable commanders | GEN Jack N. Merritt, 1972-74 GEN Tommy Franks, 1987-89 GEN Raymond T. Odierno, 1995-97 LTG Kevin P. Byrnes, 1991-93 LTG Stephen R. Lanza, 2003-05 |
| Insignia | |
| Combat Service Identification Badge | |
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