297th Military Intelligence Battalion (United States)

297th Military Intelligence Battalion
Active1962–1968
1990–present
Country United States
Branch United States Army
Part of513th Military Intelligence Brigade
Garrison/HQFort Eisenhower, Georgia
Nickname(s)"INSCOM's Contingency Force"
Motto(s)Always Forward, Yield to None
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Known as "INSCOM's Contingency Force", the 297th Military Intelligence Battalion (297th MI BN) is a battalion subordinate to the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade, located at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia. Its mission is to provide operational, all source intelligence to the Commander, U.S. Army Central Command (CENTCOM). Battalion intelligence operations include all source analysis, collection management, battlefield damage assessment, imagery (national and theater) exploitation and dissemination. The battalion sustains itself and the Brigade Headquarters by providing food service, maintenance, military police and communications support.

The 297th MI BN provides tailored, multi-disciplined intelligence teams and capabilities in support of USCENTCOM, USARCENT, and regionally-aligned/Globally-responsive forces to defeat adversaries, promote regional stability, support partner nations and allies, and protect U.S. interests.