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101st Military Intelligence CEWI
Active1980 to 1995
Country United States
BranchU.S. Army
TypeBattalion
RoleIntelligence, Surveillance and Communications
Motto(s)"Trust, Vigilance, Loyalty"
Insignia
101st Military Intelligence emblem

The 101st Military Intelligence Battalion (CEWI - Combat Electronic Warfare Intelligence) was part of the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas from 1980 to 1995.[1][2] 1988 was most notable as members participated in REFORGER 1988 (Return of Forces to Germany), the largest NATO ground maneuver since the end of WWII.[2] The group headed to the border between Czechoslovakia and Germany during the Cold War to deter communist regime expansion.

The Unit is noted for extraordinary heroism during ground combat operations in Operation Desert Storm from 24 February 1991 through 4 March 1991 under Task Force 3/37th Armor.

References

  1. ^ 101st Military Intelligence Battalion. Center of the United States Army: Lineage And Honors Information. 10 February 2005.
  2. ^ a b 101st Military Intelligence Battalion. Military Advantage. 2015.