404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade

404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade

404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia
Active 2009 - Present
Country United States
Branch United States Army National Guard
Type Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
Commanders
Brigade Commander COL Harvey Lloyd
Deputy Commander LTC Michael Beierman
Commander Sergeant Major CSM Jeff Sima
Insignia
Distinctive Unit Insignia

The 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade is a maneuver enhancement brigade of the United States Army National Guard in Illinois.[1]

Formerly the 404th Chemical Brigade, this unit is transforming into organization tailored to support the maneuver and security of a Division-level headquarters. The Brigade comprises Engineer, Chemical, and Military Police, as well as Signal and Support units.

The Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) is a relatively new formation within the US Army.[2] It is primarily designed to provide maneuver support to its assigned headquarters with a mix of technical expertise and combat power. However, the structure of a MEB also makes it ideal for consequence management in response to domestic disasters. The MEB's mix of Chemical, Engineer, and Military Police units provides it with the capability to support governmental organizations in chemical/biological/nuclear decontamination, law enforcement support, or infrastructure repair and restoration.

History

The 404th traces its history to the 404th Chemical Brigade, the first Chemical Brigade activated into the Army National Guard force structure.[3] The 404th Chemical Brigade was formed in 1990 and originally stationed in Rockford, Illinois. The unit subsequently moved to Machesney Park, Illinois where it remained until its deactivation in 1997. In 2001, the 404th was reactivated and stationed in Chicago, Illinois. In 2009, the 404th began its transformation process to become the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade.

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See also

References

  1. ↑ Illinois Army National Guard
  2. ↑ Transformation of the United States Army
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-01-26. Retrieved 2010-06-11.


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