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|dates= 1 October 2007– 2016
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The '''219th Engineer Brigade''' is an Engineer Brigade in the [[Army National Guard]] after being one of seven [[Battlefield Surveillance Brigade]]s. It is part of the [[Indiana Army National Guard]] and attached to the [[38th Infantry Division (United States)|38th Infantry Division]] for training. The current Composition of 219th Engineer Bde is:
The '''219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade''' was a BfSB in the [[Army National Guard]] after being one of seven [[Battlefield Surveillance Brigade]]s. It was part of the [[Indiana Army National Guard]] and in 2016 was redesignated as the 219th Engineer Brigade attached to the [[38th Infantry Division (United States)|38th Infantry Division]] for training.


The 219th BfSB, was composed of:
* HQ and HQ Company, 219th Engineer Brigade (Carrier)
* 113th Engineering Battalion
* 738th Signal Company
* 38th MP Company
* 381st MP Company
* 384th MP Company
* 2-150th Field Artillery Battalion

When the brigade was the 219th BfSB, it was composed of:
* Headquarters & Headquarters Company ([[Franklin, Indiana|Franklin]], [[Indiana]])
* Headquarters & Headquarters Company ([[Franklin, Indiana|Franklin]], [[Indiana]])
** Commander: COL David Vesper<ref name=219BfSB>{{cite web |title=219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade |url=http://in.ng.mil/AboutUs/Organization/38thInfantryDivision/219thBattlefieldSurveillanceBrigade.aspx |publisher=Indiana National Guard |accessdate=31 October 2015 }}</ref>
** Commander: COL David Vesper<ref name=219BfSB>{{cite web |title=219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade |url=http://in.ng.mil/AboutUs/Organization/38thInfantryDivision/219thBattlefieldSurveillanceBrigade.aspx |publisher=Indiana National Guard |accessdate=31 October 2015 }}</ref>

Revision as of 17:04, 16 October 2016

219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade
219th BfSB shoulder sleeve insignia[1]
Active1 October 2007– 2016
CountryUnited States of America
BranchArmy National Guard
TypeBattlefield Surveillance Brigade
RoleMilitary intelligence
SizeBrigade
Part ofIndiana Army National Guard
38th Infantry Division (attached)
Garrison/HQJohnson County Armory, Franklin, Indiana
Motto(s)Stalk the Enemy - Anytime, Anywhere
EngagementsOperation New Dawn
DecorationsMeritorious Unit Commendation, Iraq 2011
Websitehttp://in.ng.mil
Commanders
Current
commander
COL David Vesper
Notable
commanders
COL Ivan E. Denton (First Commander)
Insignia
Distinctive Unit Insignia[1]
Combat Service Identification Badge[1]

The 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade was a BfSB in the Army National Guard after being one of seven Battlefield Surveillance Brigades. It was part of the Indiana Army National Guard and in 2016 was redesignated as the 219th Engineer Brigade attached to the 38th Infantry Division for training.

The 219th BfSB, was composed of:

Troop C, 2-152 CAV used to be known as Co. D (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol), 151st Infantry; Co. D (Ranger), 151st Infantry; and 151st Infantry Detachment (Long Range Surveillance). This elite LRS unit is composed of paratroopers, snipers, pathfinders, signal communications specialists and rangers specializing in reconnaissance and surveillance deep behind enemy lines serving within the Indiana Army National Guard. The unit is now designated as Troop C (LRS), 2nd Squadron, 152nd Cavalry Regiment of the 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade. This elite unit is affiliated with the US Army's 75th Ranger Regiment as per their full membership within the 75th Ranger Regiment Association. The Indiana Rangers originated as an elite 19th-century mounted militia force.

Past commanders

  • COL Ivan E. Denton (First Commander)
  • COL Timothy N. Thombleson
  • COL David N. Vesper

References

  1. ^ a b c "219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade". The Institute of Heraldry. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  2. ^ a b "219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade". Indiana National Guard. Retrieved 31 October 2015.