51st Infantry Regiment (United States)
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The 51st Infantry Regiment is a Regiment
of the United States Army
first established in 1917.
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division
. Company F is operating the M1134 Anti-Tank
variant of the basic Stryker system. The unit had previously been active as Co F (LRS), 51st Infantry, 525th Military Intelligence Brigade at Fort Bragg, NC, until it was reorganized and reflagged on 15 March 2009 as Troop C (LRS), 1st Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade. During the Vietnam era, F-51st served as a long range patrol (LRP) company. The unit's lineage was reactivated during the 1980s as a long range surveillance company in Germany prior. Later, during the post-Cold War drawdown, the colors were relocated to Fort Bragg, NC.
Company E (LRS), 51st Infantry was also active in Germany. It was inactivated in April 2007.
A gold metal and enamel device 1 5/32 inches (2.94 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a bend Or. Attached below the shield a blue motto scroll inscribed "I SERVE" in gold letters.
The shield is blue for Infantry, with the bend taken from the coat of arms of Alsace.
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 51st Regiment Infantry on 24 Jan 1930; amended on 11 May 1937; redesignated for the 51st Infantry (Armored) on 23 Sep 1941; redesignated for the 51st Armored Infantry Regiment on 23 Apr 1942; redesignated for the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion on 6 Nov 1943; redesignated for the 51st Constabulary Squadron on 4 Dec 1946; redesignated for the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion on 22 Jun 1954 and redesignated for the 51st Infantry on 28 Jan 1958.
Azure, a bend Or.
On a wreath of the colors (Or and Azure) a ragged tree trunk eradicated Proper.
Motto
I SERVE.
The shield is blue for Infantry, with the bend taken from the coat of arms of Alsace. The ragged tree trunk symbolizes the Meuse-Argonne operations.
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 51st Regiment Infantry on 24 Jan 1930; amended on 11 May 1937; redesignated for the 51st Infantry (Armored) on 23 Sep 1941; redesignated for the 51st Armored Infantry Regiment on 23 Apr 1942; redesignated for the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion on 6 Nov 1943; redesignated for the 51st Constabulary Squadron on 4 Dec 1946; redesignated for the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion on 22 Jun 1954 and redesignated for the 51st Infantry on 28 Jan 1958.
Regiment
A regiment is a major tactical military unit, composed of variable numbers of batteries, squadrons or battalions, commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel...
of the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
first established in 1917.
History
Company F is currently serving as the anti-tank element of the 1st StrykerStryker
The IAV Stryker is a family of eight-wheeled, 4-wheel-drive , armored fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III and produced by General Dynamics Land Systems, in use by the United States Army. The vehicle is named for two American servicemen who posthumously received the Medal of Honor:...
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division
1st Armored Division (United States)
The 1st Armored Division—nicknamed "Old Ironsides"—is a standing armored division of the United States Army with base of operations in Fort Bliss, Texas. It was the first armored division of the U.S...
. Company F is operating the M1134 Anti-Tank
M1134 Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle
M1134 Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle is a US armored fighting vehicle from the Stryker family of vehicles. As the brigade's primary tank destroyer system, the ATGM reinforces the brigade's infantry battalion, reinforces the brigade reconnaissance squadron and provides long-range direct...
variant of the basic Stryker system. The unit had previously been active as Co F (LRS), 51st Infantry, 525th Military Intelligence Brigade at Fort Bragg, NC, until it was reorganized and reflagged on 15 March 2009 as Troop C (LRS), 1st Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade. During the Vietnam era, F-51st served as a long range patrol (LRP) company. The unit's lineage was reactivated during the 1980s as a long range surveillance company in Germany prior. Later, during the post-Cold War drawdown, the colors were relocated to Fort Bragg, NC.
Company E (LRS), 51st Infantry was also active in Germany. It was inactivated in April 2007.
Distinctive Unit Insignia
- Description
A gold metal and enamel device 1 5/32 inches (2.94 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a bend Or. Attached below the shield a blue motto scroll inscribed "I SERVE" in gold letters.
- Symbolism
The shield is blue for Infantry, with the bend taken from the coat of arms of Alsace.
- Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 51st Regiment Infantry on 24 Jan 1930; amended on 11 May 1937; redesignated for the 51st Infantry (Armored) on 23 Sep 1941; redesignated for the 51st Armored Infantry Regiment on 23 Apr 1942; redesignated for the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion on 6 Nov 1943; redesignated for the 51st Constabulary Squadron on 4 Dec 1946; redesignated for the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion on 22 Jun 1954 and redesignated for the 51st Infantry on 28 Jan 1958.
Blazon
- Shield
Azure, a bend Or.
- Crest
On a wreath of the colors (Or and Azure) a ragged tree trunk eradicated Proper.
Motto
I SERVE.
- Symbolism
The shield is blue for Infantry, with the bend taken from the coat of arms of Alsace. The ragged tree trunk symbolizes the Meuse-Argonne operations.
- Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 51st Regiment Infantry on 24 Jan 1930; amended on 11 May 1937; redesignated for the 51st Infantry (Armored) on 23 Sep 1941; redesignated for the 51st Armored Infantry Regiment on 23 Apr 1942; redesignated for the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion on 6 Nov 1943; redesignated for the 51st Constabulary Squadron on 4 Dec 1946; redesignated for the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion on 22 Jun 1954 and redesignated for the 51st Infantry on 28 Jan 1958.
External links
- http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lineages/branches/inf/default.htm
- http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lineages/branches/div/default.htm
- http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/UniformedServices/crossed_musket.aspx
- http://www.i-served.com/F51Lineage.html