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364th Civil Affairs Brigade | |
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Active | 1974 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Civil Affairs |
Role | Civil Affairs and Engagement force to understand and influence the human component of the land domain to advance the nation's global priorities. |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Withycombe, Oregon |
Nickname(s) | Frontier Brigade |
Motto(s) | "Secure the Victory" and "Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Ambitious" |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Christopher B. Creaghe |
Insignia | |
U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) shoulder sleeve insignia, worn by all subordinate units | |
Former combat service identification badge of the brigade |
The 364th Civil Affairs Brigade is a civil affairs brigade of the United States Army Reserve headquartered at Camp Withycombe, Oregon.
Tracing its lineage to a military government group that was active after World War II, the 364th Civil Affairs Brigade was officially activated in 1974, and brigade personnel have participated in every major U.S. conflict since.
The brigade commands four subordinate battalions all headquartered across the western United States:
- 405th Civil Affairs Battalion, headquartered at Pleasant Grove, Utah, aligned with the 11th Airborne Division
- 440th Civil Affairs Battalion, headquartered at Fort Carson, Colorado, aligned with the Fourth Infantry Division
- 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, headquartered at Mountain View, California aligned with the 25th Infantry Division
- 448th Civil Affairs Battalion, headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, aligned with the Seventh Infantry Division
History
[edit]Origins
[edit]The brigade was first organized in Milwaukie, Oregon on January 22, 1950. The 364th was designated as a non-TOE class unit as Military Government Staff Section, with headquarters at Milwaukie City Hall. Effective April 1st, 1952, the 364th Civil Affairs Brigade was designated a Military Government, Area “B” headquarters with an authorized strength of 24 Officers, a Warrant Officer, and 20 Enlisted Soldiers.
In the early 1970’s the unit’s structure changed to a Civil Affairs Brigade Headquarters. The Brigade’s first Commander, Colonel Leland “Bud” Lewis, was a combat veteran for the 41st Infantry Division in World War II.[2]
1990s
[edit]Throughout the 1990’s the brigade prepared Disaster Preparedness Surveys and participated in Disaster Relief Exercises for Bangladesh, The Samoan Islands, Comoros, Nepal, Mongolia, Macao, Palau, Micronesia, Kwajalein, and Papua New Guinea.
Brigade personnel deployed in support of Operation Provide Comfort in Iraq and Turkey; Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti; and Operation Pacific Haven in Guam.
In June 1997 personnel from the brigade deployed to Bosnia for up to nine months. They assisted in organizing elections and coordinating repairs to the country's utilities.[3]
Global War on Terrorism
[edit]Following the September 11th attacks the brigade and subordinate battalions deployed personnel to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa. The first major deployment was to Afghanistan in 2003 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During this deployment, the brigade was involved in developing, organizing, and staffing some of the first provincial reconstruction teams in Afghanistan.
From 2009 to 2010, the brigade headquarters deployed to Iraq to support and direct civil affairs operations.[4]
Notable Members
[edit]- Leland "Bud" Lewis, first 364th Civil Affairs Brigade Commander
- Tulsi Gabbard, former 440th Civil Affairs Battalion Commander
Honors
[edit]Campaign Streamers
[edit]Conflict | Streamer | Year(s) |
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Iraq War | Iraqi Sovereignty | 2009-2010 |
References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Army Reserve (April 12, 2024). "USACAPOC Units". U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Command.
- ^ "Leland Lewis Obituary (1920 - 2021) - Portland, OR - The Oregonian". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "364th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne)". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ bmcewen@oregonian.com, Bob McEwen | (2009-02-13). "A return mission in Iraq for Portland-based soldiers". oregonlive. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
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