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27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (United States)
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The 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team ("Empire") is an Infantry
brigade
of the New York Army National Guard
, one of the brigades that make up the 42nd Infantry Division.
s, civil disturbances and other emergency situations beyond the capabilities of civil authorities.
On 1 October 2003 elements from the 27th were mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Comprising the 2–108 Infantry (with volunteers from the 1–108 and 1–105 Infantry battalions), C 427 Support, 827 Engineers and FSTs from 1–156 Artillery, Task Force Hunter deployed into Iraq in Feb 2004 after pre-deployment training at Fort Drum
, New York and Fort Polk
, Louisiana
.
On 1 August 2007, the unit was redesignated as the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, as part of the Army's move to a "modular" force, and it lost its former status as a separate brigade. Retaining its historic shoulder patch-from the 27th Infantry Division (United States)-, the 27th became, once again, a component of the 42nd Infantry Division. Until then it had been designated the 27th Infantry Brigade (Light) and had been one of the fifteen "enhanced brigades" found in the Army National Guard's force structure. From 1985 until 2005, the 27th had also been the "round-out" brigade of the Regular Army's 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), based in upstate New York at Fort Drum. It lost this mission when the 10th added its 3rd and 4th Brigades, composed of active-duty Regulars, during its own reorganization.
On 27 September 2007 advanced elements from the 27th, primarily composed of soldiers from the 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry and 1st Battalion 69th Infantry, as well as volunteers from 2nd Battalion 101st Cavalry began shipping out from New York State to Fort Bragg for pre-deployment training and exercises prior to a combat deployment in Afghanistan. The main Brigade Element mobilized on 16 January 2008. After conducting mobilization training at Fort Bragg, NC they deployed to Afghanistan beginning in March, 2008. In Afghanistan, the 27th consisted of only two battalions: a Security Forces (SECFOR) battalion and the Logistics Task Force (LTF) and was primarily responsible for the physical security of various base camps and operating bases. Individuals were "sliced" off of their parent units and assigned to Police Mentor Teams (PMTs) or to Embeded Training Teams (ETTs) while the bulk of the 27th conducted security operations from their FOBs. This policy of fragmenting units that had trained together for months had a negative effect on morale in some instances. It also resulted in 27th Brigade Soldiers serving in nearly every corner of the war-torn country. The SECFOR battalion was built around the 2nd Squadron of the 101st Cavalry Regiment. The LTF conducted logistics support throughout the Task Force Phoenix
area of operation and supported Civil Military Operations throughout the country. They were in-country for roughly nine months.
The 27th BCT took command of Task Force Phoenix
on 26 April 2008 from the 218th BCT
, South Carolina Army National Guard
. They were relieved on 19 December 2008 by the 33rd BCT, Illinois Army National Guard
.
The 27th BCT has received a notification of sourcing and will again be deploying to Afghanistan in February 2012.
are members of the 27th Infantry Brigade.
The military units in the movie I Am Legend
are members of the 27th Infantry Brigade, specifically the 1–69 Infantry Battalion.
Infantry
Infantrymen are soldiers who are specifically trained for the role of fighting on foot to engage the enemy face to face and have historically borne the brunt of the casualties of combat in wars. As the oldest branch of combat arms, they are the backbone of armies...
brigade
Brigade
A brigade is a major tactical military formation that is typically composed of two to five battalions, plus supporting elements depending on the era and nationality of a given army and could be perceived as an enlarged/reinforced regiment...
of the New York Army National Guard
New York Army National Guard
The New York Army National Guard is a component of the New York National Guard and the Army National Guard. Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the US Army's available combat forces and approximately one third of its support organization...
, one of the brigades that make up the 42nd Infantry Division.
Mission
The state mission of the 27th Infantry Brigade is to maintain a manned, trained and equipped force capable of rapid deployment to any area within New York to aid civil authorities. Operations may consist of assistance for natural disasterNatural disaster
A natural disaster is the effect of a natural hazard . It leads to financial, environmental or human losses...
s, civil disturbances and other emergency situations beyond the capabilities of civil authorities.
History
The Brigade was formed when the 27th Infantry Division was deactivated in 1967. (However, a previous 27th Brigade was active from Jul 1918 – Feb 1919 as part of the 14th Division, comprising the 10th and 77th Regiments.)On 1 October 2003 elements from the 27th were mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Comprising the 2–108 Infantry (with volunteers from the 1–108 and 1–105 Infantry battalions), C 427 Support, 827 Engineers and FSTs from 1–156 Artillery, Task Force Hunter deployed into Iraq in Feb 2004 after pre-deployment training at Fort Drum
Fort Drum
Fort Drum is a United States Army base in New York near the Canadian border.Fort Drum may also refer to:*Fort Drum, Florida, a nearly-uninhabited town in the United States*Fort Drum , Philippines...
, New York and Fort Polk
Fort Polk
Fort Polk is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, approximately 7 miles east of Leesville, Louisiana and 20 miles north of DeRidder, Louisiana....
, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
.
On 1 August 2007, the unit was redesignated as the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, as part of the Army's move to a "modular" force, and it lost its former status as a separate brigade. Retaining its historic shoulder patch-from the 27th Infantry Division (United States)-, the 27th became, once again, a component of the 42nd Infantry Division. Until then it had been designated the 27th Infantry Brigade (Light) and had been one of the fifteen "enhanced brigades" found in the Army National Guard's force structure. From 1985 until 2005, the 27th had also been the "round-out" brigade of the Regular Army's 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), based in upstate New York at Fort Drum. It lost this mission when the 10th added its 3rd and 4th Brigades, composed of active-duty Regulars, during its own reorganization.
On 27 September 2007 advanced elements from the 27th, primarily composed of soldiers from the 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry and 1st Battalion 69th Infantry, as well as volunteers from 2nd Battalion 101st Cavalry began shipping out from New York State to Fort Bragg for pre-deployment training and exercises prior to a combat deployment in Afghanistan. The main Brigade Element mobilized on 16 January 2008. After conducting mobilization training at Fort Bragg, NC they deployed to Afghanistan beginning in March, 2008. In Afghanistan, the 27th consisted of only two battalions: a Security Forces (SECFOR) battalion and the Logistics Task Force (LTF) and was primarily responsible for the physical security of various base camps and operating bases. Individuals were "sliced" off of their parent units and assigned to Police Mentor Teams (PMTs) or to Embeded Training Teams (ETTs) while the bulk of the 27th conducted security operations from their FOBs. This policy of fragmenting units that had trained together for months had a negative effect on morale in some instances. It also resulted in 27th Brigade Soldiers serving in nearly every corner of the war-torn country. The SECFOR battalion was built around the 2nd Squadron of the 101st Cavalry Regiment. The LTF conducted logistics support throughout the Task Force Phoenix
Task Force Phoenix
Task Force Phoenix, or more properly known as Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix , is an international military formation. It was organized by the United States Central Command in 2003-2004 to train and mentor the newly-created Afghan National Security Forces to establish and maintain law and...
area of operation and supported Civil Military Operations throughout the country. They were in-country for roughly nine months.
The 27th BCT took command of Task Force Phoenix
Task Force Phoenix
Task Force Phoenix, or more properly known as Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix , is an international military formation. It was organized by the United States Central Command in 2003-2004 to train and mentor the newly-created Afghan National Security Forces to establish and maintain law and...
on 26 April 2008 from the 218th BCT
218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (United States)
The 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade is a maneuver enhancement brigade of the United States Army National Guard of South Carolina. It formerly was a heavy brigade combat team. As an ME brigade, it will control a mix of engineer, military police and chemical units.-History:The 218th Heavy Separate...
, South Carolina Army National Guard
South Carolina Army National Guard
The South Carolina Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the US Army's available combat forces and approximately one third of its support organization...
. They were relieved on 19 December 2008 by the 33rd BCT, Illinois Army National Guard
Illinois Army National Guard
The Illinois Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the US Army's available combat forces and approximately one third of its support organization...
.
The 27th BCT has received a notification of sourcing and will again be deploying to Afghanistan in February 2012.
Order of battle
- Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th IBCT
- 1–69th Infantry69th Infantry Regiment (United States)The 69th Infantry Regiment was a Regular Army infantry regiment in the United States Army.-History:There have been three different lineages started under this number: The Famous 69th Infantry Regiment , and two under the Federal designation....
, the famed Fighting 69th69th Infantry Regiment (United States)The 69th Infantry Regiment was a Regular Army infantry regiment in the United States Army.-History:There have been three different lineages started under this number: The Famous 69th Infantry Regiment , and two under the Federal designation.... - 2-108th Infantry108th Infantry Regiment (United States)The 108th Infantry Regiment is a regiment of the New York Army National Guard. It was first formed in 1898 and has been in continuous existence since 1907. As National Guardsmen, Soldiers of the 108th Infantry can be called upon to serve the state and Federal governments...
- 2-101st Cavalry
- 1–258th Field Artillery
- 27th Special Troops Battalion
- 427th Brigade Support Battalion
In popular fiction
The military units depicted in the movie CloverfieldCloverfield
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are members of the 27th Infantry Brigade.
The military units in the movie I Am Legend
I Am Legend (film)
I Am Legend is a 2007 post-apocalyptic science fiction film directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Will Smith. It is the third feature film adaptation of Richard Matheson's 1954 novel of the same name, following 1964's The Last Man on Earth and 1971's The Omega Man. Smith plays virologist Robert...
are members of the 27th Infantry Brigade, specifically the 1–69 Infantry Battalion.