| 196th Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:196InfBdeSSI.svg) Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 1921–1946 1966–1972 1998–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Role | Training Support Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Shafter |
| Nickname(s) | Chargers (special designation)[1] Burning artillery slow-match |
| Engagements | World War II {defended Hawaii} Vietnam War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Bryan M. Martin |
| Notable commanders | Joseph C. McDonough |
| Insignia | |
| Distinctive unit insignia | &sq=&lang=&file=File:196_Inf_Bde_DUI.png) |
The 196th Infantry Brigade ("Chargers"[1]), also known as the Charger Brigade was first formed on 24 June 1921 as part of the United States Army Reserve's 98th Division with the responsibility of training soldiers.
- ^ a b "Special Unit Designations". United States Army Center of Military History. 21 April 2010. Archived from the original on 9 July 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2010.