The Task Force 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment (Task Force 1–28 IN), was a United States Infantry Battalion task force, located at Fort Moore in Georgia. It was under the direct command of the 3rd Infantry Division and existed as the only organic task force in the U.S. Army Forces Command. It had expanded subordinate units like a 105mm howitzer battery, an engineer company, an expanded support company, and additional staff for the battalion headquarters.[2]
| 1–28 Infantry Battalion | |
|---|---|
 Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
| Active | 1901–1933 1940–1945 1950–1983 2005–2023[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Regular Army |
| Type | Infantry Battalion |
| Role | Task Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Moore, GA |
| Nickname(s) | Lions of Cantigny Black Lions |
| Colors | White and black |
| Engagements | Philippine Insurrection World War I World War II Vietnam War Iraq War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LTC Daniel J. Pecha |
During the Vietnam War, the battalion was under the command of the 1st Infantry Division
The Task Force was activated on 15 December 2015 congruent with the inactivation of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. On 23 October 2020 the Task Force was converted to 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment.[3] On 24 March 2023 the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment was inactivated.[4]
References
edit- ^ "1st BATTALION, 28th INFANTRY REGIMENT (LIONS OF CANTIGNY)". history.army.mil.
- ^ "1ST BATTALION, 28TH INFANTRY". army.mil. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Task Force 1-28 Converts to 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ "1-28 Inactivation Ceremony". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
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