198th Infantry Brigade (United States) explained

Unit Name:198th Infantry Brigade
Dates:1967–1971
2007–present
Country:United States
Branch:United States Army
Role:Infantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT)
Size:5 Battalions + HHC
Command Structure:United States Army Infantry School
Garrison:Ft. Moore, GA
Motto:"Brave and Bold"
Battles:Vietnam War
Battle Honours:Vietnam Service Medal
Website:https://www.benning.army.mil/Infantry/198th/
Current Commander:COL Jimmy L Hathaway
Ceremonial Chief:CSM Lamont L Holmes
Commander2 Label:Command Sergeant Major
Identification Symbol Label:Distinctive unit insignia

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 Moore (formerly 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

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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