| 198th Infantry Brigade | |
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198th Infantry Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia |
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| Active | 1967–1971 2007–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Type | Infantry Training Brigade |
| Role | Infantry One-station Unit Training |
| Size | 5 Battalions + HHC |
| Garrison/HQ | Ft. Benning, GA |
| Motto | "Brave and Bold" |
| Engagements | Vietnam War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Colonel Bruce Parker |
| Notable commanders |
Colonel Joseph G. Clemons |
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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 Benning, Georgia.
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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.
The 198th Infantry Brigade was reactivated on 15 May 2007 at Fort Benning, Georgia to serve as an Infantry Training Brigade. It is commanded by Colonel Bruce Parker and the Command Sergeant Major is CSM Richard W. Weik.