120th Infantry Brigade (United States)
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| 120th Infantry Brigade | |
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 120th Infantry Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia |
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Training |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Sam Houston |
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The 120th Infantry Brigade is an AC/RC unit based at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
The unit is responsible for training selected United States Army Reserve & National Guard units in Texas & the South Western U.S.
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[edit] History
The unit was formerly designated as 2nd Brigade, 75th Infantry Division. The brigade is a subordinate unit of U.S. First Army
In 2006, as part of the Army's Transformation Plan, the 2nd Brigade, 75th Division was reflagged as the 120th Infantry Brigade.
[edit] Organization
The unit is composed of:
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 120th Infantry Brigade
- 3rd Battalion, 289th Regt (CS/CSS) Beaumont, Texas
- 3rd Battalion, 290th Regt (CS/CSS) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- 3rd Battalion, 291st Regt (Infantry) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- 3rd Battalion, 381st Regt (CS/CSS) Grand Prairie, Texas
- 1st Battalion, 381st Infantry Regiment Little Rock, Arkansas
- 2nd Battalion, 382nd Regt (LS) Waco, Texas
- 1st Battalion, 393rd Infantry Regiment Fort Chaffee, Arkansas
- 2nd Battalion, 393rd Infantry Regiment Fort Chaffee, Arkansas
- 3rd Battalion, 393rd Infantry Regiment Fort Chaffee, Arkansas
- 1st Battalion, 394th Regt (Infantry) Lafayette, Louisiana
- 1st Battalion, 395th Regt (Engineer) Fort Hood, Texas
- 2nd Battalion, 395th Regiment (Field Artillery) Fort Hood, Texas
- 3rd Battalion, 395th Regt (Armor) Fort Hood, Texas
For further information see The Brigade, A History by John J. McGrath from the Combat Studies Institute Press, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
[edit] Symbolism
- Distinctive Unit Insignia: The dark blue, the color traditionally used by the Infantry unit, denotes the Presidential Unit Citation awarded to the unit. The arched band refers to the unit’s World War II campaign in the Battle of the Bulge. The caltrops represent the defensive success by the Allies to protect Bastogne, Belgium from the Germans. The field of Gutte de Sang symbolizes the Battle of Ardennes, Siege of Bastogne, one of the bloodiest conflicts during World War II.
- Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: The flag blue of the shoulder sleeve insignia is the color traditionally associated with Infantry units. The embattled pale suggests tank tracks, denoting the 120th Infantry’s lineage as an armored unit. Red symbolizes the Brigade’s striking capabilities. The bayonet signifies close combat, illustrating the Brigade’s mission.
