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5th Armored Brigade (United States)

FieldValue
unit_name5th Armored Brigade
image1st Army.svg
image_size150
caption5th Armored Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI)
dates1942–45
1951–56
1975–99
2006–present
countryUnited States
allegiance
branchArmor
roleCombined Arms Training Brigade
sizeBrigade
command_structure[85th Support Command](85th-support-command)
garrisonFort Bliss
nicknameDagger Brigade
mottoSharpen the Edge!
decorationsArmy Superior Unit Award
battle_honours
current_commanderDouglas F. Serie
commander4CSM Deondre L. Long
current_commander_labelCommander
notable_commanders
identification_symbol[[Image:5th ar bde dui.JPG90pxcenter]]
identification_symbol_labelDistinctive unit insignia
identification_symbol_2[[Image:5th Armored Brigade CSIB.svg125pxcenter]]
identification_symbol_2_labelDesignated but not authorized SSI

1951–56 1975–99 2006–present

The 5th Armored Brigade is an AC/RC (active component/reserve component) unit based at Fort Bliss, Texas. The unit is responsible for training selected United States Army Reserve (USAR) & Army National Guard units west of the Mississippi River before they deploy to conduct combat operations overseas. The unit was formerly designated as 2nd Brigade, 91st Division. In 2006, the brigade trained the Military Transition Teams at Fort Riley before the mission was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. In 2007, the brigade was reassigned from Fort Carson, Colorado to Fort Bliss, Texas.

The brigade was redesignated and re-missioned several times:

  • 5th Tank Destroyer Group 1942–1945 (one of 14 activated for World War II)
  • 5th Armored Cavalry Regiment 1951–1954 (as a USAR unit in Lincoln, Nebraska)
  • 5th Armored Group 1954–1956
  • 5th Brigade (Training) 1975–1995, Lincoln, Nebraska
  • In 1999 the 5th was merged with the 2d Brigade, 91st Division and carried the latter name and lineage until redesignated in 2006.
  • In 2015, the 5th absorbed the 402nd Field Artillery Brigade, whose commander assumed command of the merged units.

Organization

The 5th Armored Brigade is a Combined Arms Training Brigade (CATB) assigned to the 85th Support Command. Like all formations of the 85th Support Command, the brigade is not a combat formation, but instead trains Army Reserve and Army National Guard units preparing for deployment. As of January 2026, the brigade consists of a Headquarters and Headquarters Company, six active duty battalions, and five reserve battalions.

  • [[File:1st Army.svg|21px]] 5th Armored Brigade, at Fort Bliss (TX)
    • [[File:5th ar bde dui.JPG|25px]] Headquarters and Headquarters Company, at Fort Bliss (TX)
    • [[File:289 Inf Rgt DUI.jpg|25px]] 1st Battalion, 289th Regiment (Training Support), at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base (TX)
    • [[File:290 Inf Rgt DUI.jpg|25px]] 2nd Battalion, 290th Regiment (Training Support), in Mustang (OK)
    • [[File:356th Infantry Regiment DUI.jpg|25px]] 2nd Battalion, 356th Regiment (Brigade Engineer Battalion), at Fort Bliss (TX)
    • [[File:360 Inf Rgt DUI.png|25px]] 1st Battalion, 360th Regiment (Infantry), at Fort Bliss (TX)
    • [[File:361st Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia.jpg|25px]] 1st Battalion, 361st Regiment (Brigade Support Battalion), at Fort Bliss (TX)
    • [[File:361st Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia.jpg|25px]] 3rd Battalion, 361st Regiment (Training Support), in Denver (CO)
    • [[File:362nd Infantry Regiment DUI.jpg|25px]] 2nd Battalion, 362nd Regiment (Field Artillery), at Fort Bliss (TX)
    • [[File:362nd Infantry Regiment DUI.jpg|25px]] 3rd Battalion, 362nd Regiment (Infantry), at Fort Bliss (TX)
    • [[File:363 Inf Rgt DUI.png|25px]] 2nd Battalion, 363rd Regiment (Training Support), in Mesa (AZ)
    • [[File:382 Inf Rgt DUI.png|25px]] 1st Battalion, 382nd Regiment (Logistical Support), at Fort Bliss (TX)
    • [[File:410 Inf Rgt DUI.png|25px]] 3rd Battalion, 410th Regiment (Brigade Engineer Battalion), at Fort Bliss (TX)

The brigade's four training support battalions and logistical support battalion are Army Reserve formations.

Decorations

RibbonAwardYearOrders
[[Image:Streamer SUC.png150px]]Army Superior Unit Award2008-2011[[File:332-07 20121127 HRCMD CC.pdfthumbPermanent Orders 332-07 announcing award of the Army Superior Unit award]]

References

References

  1. "MiTT Training at Fort Riley".
  2. "5th Armored Brigade (Training Support)".
  3. {{usurped
  4. "Our units". 85th Support Command.
  5. "Texas units". US Army Reserve.
  6. "Oklahoma units". US Army Reserve.
  7. "Colorado units". US Army Reserve.
  8. "Arizona units". US Army Reserve.
  9. "Permanent Order 332-07".
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