4-413th (SROTC), Fort Knox, Ky.
The 1st Brigade was originally constituted 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserves as Headquarters Company, 104th Division. It was organized in January 1922 at Salt Lake City, Utah and reorganized and redesignated 6 April 1942 as Headquarters and Military Police Company (less Military Police Platoon), 104th Division. It was ordered into active military service 15 September 1942 and reorganized at Camp Adair, Oregon, as Headquarters Company, 104th Infantry Division. It was inactivated 18 December 1945 at Camp San Luis Obispo, California. Following the activation of the 104th Division itself in 1946, it was activated 14 November 1947 at Portland, Oregon. The unit was inactivated 10 June 1959 at Portland, Oregon. It was disbanded 11 June 1959.
It was reconstituted 24 November 1967 in the Army Reserve as Headquarters, 1st Brigade, 104th Division (Training) and activated 10 January 1968 at Vancouver Barracks, Washington as a Basic Combat Training (BCT) Brigade. Drill Sergeants from the 1st Brigade taught in a variety of missions from Army Training Centers to ROTC Advance Camp, to Advanced Individual Training on many different military posts.
In 2007, as part of the Army Transformation process, the 1st Brigade reorganized several times, losing and gaining various units, and redesignating others. Its mission also changed. In late 2009, the Transformation was nearly complete, and the Headquarters of the Brigade had moved to Aurora, CO, and was designated 1st Brigade, (Professional Development), with three subordinate Battalions. The first of these was the 3-444th (LDAC), at Fort Lewis, WA. The second was the 4-404th (SROTC) at Fort Lewis, WA. The third being the 4-413th (SROTC), at Fort Knox, Ky.
The current missions of this Brigade are many-fold. It includes supporting the ROTC mission of the Leader’ s Training Course at Fort Knox, KY, and Operation Warrior Forge at Fort Lewis, WA. The Brigade also provides adjunct faculty ROTC detachments at universities across the Western United States and the Pacific Ocean. At this time the Transformation is not completed. Later in 2010, the 1st Brigade will gain several more battalions to complete its many missions.
413th
Fortior Ex Asperis, “Stronger After Adversity”
Units: 4-413th (SROTC), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Constituted June 24, 1921 in the Organized Reserves as the 413th Infantry. Ordered into active military service Sept. 15, 1942 and reorganized at Camp Adair, OR. After World War II, the 413th was reactivated Mar. 25, 1947 in the Organized Reserves with headquarters in Oakland, CA. Reorganized and redesignated June 10, 1959 as the 413th Regt., an element of the 104th Division with headquarters in Portland, OR. In 1961, headquarters moved to Vancouver Barracks, WA.
Campaign Streamers:
World War II: Northern Europe; Rhineland; Central Europe
Decorations:
2nd and 3rd Battalions: Presidential Unit Citation (Army) for Duren
414th
Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum, “If You Wish Peace, Prepare for War”
Units: 3-414th (LDAC), Ft Lewis, Wash.
3-414th (SROTC), Ft Lewis, Wash.
Constituted June 24, 1921 in the Organized Reserves as the 414th Infantry. Ordered into active military service Sept. 15, 1942 and reorganized at Camp Adair, OR. After World War II, the 414th was reactivated Mar. 25, 1947 in the Organized Reserves with headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. Headquarters moved to Everett, WA in June 1948. Reorganized and redesignated June 10, 1959 as the 414th Regt., an element of the 104th Division with headquarters in Salem, Ore.
Campaign Streamers:
World War II: Northern France; Rhineland; Central Europe
3rd Brigade (Professional
Development), 104th Division (Leader
Training), Headquartered in Fort Belvoir, Virg.
Campaign Streamers:
Northern France 1944
Rhineland 1945
Central Europe 1945
Subordinate Units:
4-399th (LTC), Fort Knox, Ky.
4-415th (SROTC), West Hartford, Ky.
3-304th (USMA), Lewiston, Maine
The origins and lineage of the 3rd Brigade, 104th Division date to the founding of the Division. When the 104th was constituted on 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserves, one of the units assigned to it was the 329th Engineers. The 329th was organized 1 December 1921 with Headquarters at Salt Lake City, Utah. In 6 April 1942, the 2nd Battalion of the 329th was detached from the overall organization, and the remaining units were redesignated as the 329th Engineer Battalion. This unit was ordered into active military service on 15 September 1942, at Camp Adair, Oregon. It was reorganized as the 329th Engineer Combat Battalion. Following the end of World War II, it was inactivated 10 December 1945 at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, with the rest of the 104th Division. On 15 June 1947, the 329th was activated again, with Headquarters at Tacoma, Washington. On 1 March 1950 the Headquarters of the 329th was moved to Seattle, Washington. On 15 November 1952, the 329th Engineer Combat Battalion was reorganized and redesignated as the 329th Engineer Battalion. On 18 September 1959, the Battalion, minus Companies A and B was inactivated.
On 24 November 1967, the Headquarters, 329th Engineer Battalion, was converted and redesignated as the Headquarters, 3rd Brigade, 104th Division (Training). It was Activated at Fort Lawton, Washington on 10 January 1968. On 1 August 1989, the Headquarters moved to Bothell, Washington. On 15 September 1993, the Headquarters moved again to Fort Lewis, Washington. It was inactivated on 15 September 1995. On 16 November 1996, it was Activated at Vancouver Barracks, Washington.
While headquartered at the Vancouver Barracks, the 3rd Brigade was designated as a Combat Support (CS) training element. Working under the Total Army School System, the 3rd Brigade and its subordinate units taught a classes on a variety of specialties, including Military Intelligence, Civil Affairs/Psychological Operations, Signal, Chemical, Military Police, and many others.
In 2007, as part of the Army Transformation process, the 3rd Brigade reorganized several times, losing and gaining various units, and redesignating others. Its mission also changed. In late 2009, the Transformation was nearly complete, and the Headquarters of the Brigade had moved to Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and was designated 3rd Brigade, (Professional Development), with three subordinate Battalions. The first of these was the 4-399th (LTC), at Fort Knox, Ky. The second was the 4-415th (SROTC) in West Hartford, CT. The third being the 3-304th (USMA) at Lewiston, Maine.
The current missions of this Brigade are many-fold. It includes supporting the ROTC mission of the Leader’ s Training Course at Fort Knox, KY, and Cadet training at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. The Brigade also provides adjunct faculty ROTC detachments at universities across the Northeastern and Southeastern United States. At this time the Transformation is not completed. Later in 2010, the 3rd Brigade will gain several more battalions to complete its many missions.
399th
“I Am Ready”
Units: 4-399th (LTC), Ft. Knox, Ky.
Constituted July 23, 1918 in the National Army as the 399th Infantry assigned to the 100th Division. Demobilized Nov. 30, 1918. Reconstituted June 24, 1921 in the Organized Reserves, headquartered in Lexington, Ky. Ordered into active military service Nov. 15, 1942 and reorganized at Ft. Jackson, SC. Inactivated Jan. 29, 1946 at Camp Kilmer, NJ. Redesignated Oct. 15, 1946 as the 399th Glider Infantry, an element of the 100th Airborne division. Reorganized and redesignated Apr. 17, 1959 as the 399th Regt., headquartered in Louisville, KY. Ordered into active military service Sept. 25, 1961 and released in August 1962. Reorganized Jan. 26, 1968 to the 2nd and 3rd Bns, element of the 100th Division (Training). Reorganized Nov. 16, 1996 to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bns, 100th Division (IT). Assigned to 104th Division (IT) 2008
Campaign Streamers:
World War II: Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe
Decorations:
1st Bn: Presidential Unit Citation (Army) for Raon L’etape
3rd Bn: Presidential Unit Citation (Army) for Fohlenberg
304th
“Forward”
Unit: 3-304th (USMA), Lewiston, Maine
Constituted Aug. 5, 1917 in the national Army as the 304th Infantry. Reconstituted June 24, 1921 in the Organized Reserves and assigned to the 76th Division. Ordered into active military service June 15, 1942 and reorganized at Ft. Meade, Md. After World War II, the 304th was reactivated Dec. 17, 1946 with headquarters in Portland, ME. Reorganized and redesignated May 1, 1959 as the 304th Regt., an element of the 76th Division with headquarters in Portsmouth, NH. Reorganized in October 1996 to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions, elements of the 98th Division. Assigned to 104th Division (LT) 2008
Campaign Streamers:
World War I: Streamer without inscription
World War II: Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe
415th
“Old Faithful”
Units: 4-415th (IET), Phoenix, Ariz.
Constituted June 24, 1921 in the Organized Reserves as the 415th Infantry. Ordered into active military service Sept. 15, 1942 and reorganized at Camp Adair, OR. After World War II, the 415th was reactivated June 12, 1947 in the Organized Reserves with headquarters in Tacoma, WA. Reorganized and redesignated June 10, 1959 as the 415th Regt., an element of the 104th Division with headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Campaign Streamers:
World War II: Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe
Decorations:
1st Bn: Presidential Unit Citation (Army) for Roer River Bridgehead
2nd and 3rd Bns: Presidential Unit Citation (Army) for Lucherberg
Campaign Streamers:
Northern France 1944
Rhineland 1945
Central Europe 1945
Distinguished Unit (Presidential) Citations:
* 2nd Bn, 413th Infantry and attached units for the period 24-26 Feb 1944, for Duren
* 3rd Bn, 413th Infantry and attached units for the period 23-26 Feb 1944, for Duren
* 1st Battalion, 415th Infantry and attached units for the period 23-25 Feb 1945, for Roer River Bridgehead
* 2nd Battalion, 415th Infantry for the period 2-4 December 1944, for Lucherberg
* 3rd Battalion, 415th Infantry for the period 2-6 December 1944, for Lucherberg