| 197th Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Training |
| Size | Brigade (1,900) Mobilization(5,000-7,000) |
| Nickname(s) | Sledgehammer / (special designation) "FOLLOW ME"[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | COL Theodore "Ted" Reid, Desert Shield/Desert Storm General William W. Hartzog, about 1985-1987 LTG Carmen J. Cavezza, 1981–1983 LTG Michael Spigelmire, late 1970s BG Edwin L. Kennedy, 1971-1973 MG William B. Steele, 1973–1974 COL Jack L. Treadwell, 1966–1968 |
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The 197th Infantry Brigade ("Sledgehammer" / "FOLLOW ME") is an active Infantry brigade of the United States Army. The brigade was active as an Organized Reserve unit from 1921 to 1942, in the Regular Army from 1962 to 1991, and as a TRADOC training unit from 2007 to 2013. The brigade saw service in Operation Desert Storm with the 24th Infantry Division. On July 31, 2020, the brigade was activated as a training brigade in Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia, to serve the increased training needs of the army.
- ^ "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.