198th Infantry Brigade (United States)

198th Infantry Brigade
Shoulder sleeve insignia
Active	1967–1971 2007–present
Country	United States
Branch	U.S. Army
Type	Infantry training
Role	Infantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT)
Size	5 Battalions + HHC
Garrison/HQ	Ft. Benning, GA
Motto(s)	"Brave and Bold"
Engagements	Vietnam War Battle of Kham Duc
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Kelly D. Kendrick
Notable commanders	Colonel Joseph G. Clemons
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia

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.

Operational history

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.

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