198th Infantry Brigade (United States)

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.

198th Infantry Brigade
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. Moore, GA
Motto(s)"Brave and Bold"
EngagementsVietnam War
Battle honoursVietnam Service Medal
Websitehttps://www.benning.army.mil/Infantry/198th/
Commanders
Current
commander
COL Jimmy L Hathaway
Command Sergeant MajorCSM Lamont L Holmes
Notable
commanders
LTC Norman H Schwartzkopf
COL Joseph G. Clemons
Insignia
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Operational history

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Vietnam War

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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

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Post Vietnam

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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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