53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (United States)

The 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team is an infantry brigade combat team of the Florida Army National Guard. The 53rd Infantry Brigade is the largest National Guard unit in the state of Florida. The brigade was one of fifteen enhanced readiness brigades, designed and trained to support active duty divisions. The brigade includes 32 units in Florida and Alabama with 4,166 authorized personnel.

"53rd Infantry Brigade (United States)" redirects here. For the World War I unit, see 53rd Troop Command.

53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Shoulder sleeve insignia
Active1968 – present
CountryUnited States
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Typelight infantry
SizeBrigade
Garrison/HQPinellas Park, Florida
Nickname(s)"Gator Brigade"
Engagements
  • Iraq War
  • Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan
  • Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa
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