Talk:9th Infantry Regiment (United States)

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This article focuses way too narrowly on the 1st Battalion and needs to be rewritten almost entirely. It's not even clear when the history of the whole regiment or just the 1st battalion is being discussed. I created a separate entry for 1/9 and whoever wrote this entry ought to cut and paste it over there. The more I go back and reread this entry, the more I think it sounds like a bad sales pitch to join the 1st Battalion. Much of this (especially the intro) can be deleted or moved to more appropriate pages, e.g., Camp Hovey. We can do better. - RedSix 17 May 2006

You're right about that. No mention of the regiment's time at Ft. Ord, CA with the 7th Infantry Division (light). When I was in back in '89 (at Ft. Ord) we had to do a 100 mile road march to get our buckles. We did the 25 mile for practice every other month when we went on DRB status.L0b0t 17:33, 12 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Excised opening

I took out the whole opening para as it has nothing to do with the history of the 9th reg. but rather is a travel guide to Camp Hovey and 1/9 inf.. Material follows-

• 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry (Mechanized) is a Bradley Infantry Battalion, and proud holder of the nickname MANCHU-6. The battalion is currently stationed 20 kilometer north of Uijongbu on Camp Hovey, one of 17 Camps within the 2D Infantry Division. It is assigned to the Army's only Light/Heavy Brigade, the 2d Strike Brigade, with two Air Assault Battalions (1-503rd AA & 1-506th AA).

• The quality of life and living conditions in the battalion are comparable to or better than those found ar most CONUS installations. There are some new barracks already completed with additional ones planned for the near future or under construction. Camps Hovey and Casey offer all the facilities that you would expect in any CONUS post, such as commissary, PX, Class VI, Education Centers, Theaters, Libraries, Recreation Centers, Tour and travel centers, Chapels, and numerous other facilities. Although the soldiers here work hard, they still have ample opportunity to pursue off duty recreation and relaxation activities.

• Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry (Mechanized) is the most diverse company in the battalion with over 28 low density MOS's. HHC provides medical support, fire support, reconnaissance, trucking and fueling support, maintenance support, communication support, and food service support for the entire 700 man plus battalion. In addition, HHC houses a large staff which provides the battalion commander with top notch planning for all training and operations that the battalion must conduct. Each type of mission is critical to the overall success of the battalion.

• The "Wild Bunch" train to sharpen their Infantry fighting skills by conducting realistic training in the field. They work hard in keeping their Bradley Fighting Vehicles and other vital equipment, combat ready at all times. Soldiers assigned to A Company will find a rewarding and challenging tour waiting for them. The optempo is high and the training is realistic with the "Mad Dawgs." A tour spent in Korea is exciting for soldiers, whether it's during a field exercise sharpening combat infantryman's skills or touring the country learning the Korean culture. The "Mad Dawgs" conduct numerous mounted and dismounted live fire exercises in order to go to combat and defeat the enemy. The highlights of the year include Bradley gunnery, conducted three times a year, and Expert Infantryman's Badge training. During gunnery, the mounted crews demonstrate the true meaning of firepower and close combat. During the annual Expert Infantryman testing, each infantryman strives to earn the right to wear the coveted EIB. The "Mad Dawgs" are a highly cohesive unit which maintains a high level of physical fitness and morale. Company functions, coins, and T-shirts are just some of the benefits of "Hanging with the Mad Dawgs."

end excised portion. L0b0t 16:56, 16 August 2006 (UTC)