DEPART. OF DEFENSE

US MARINE CORPS

      Reorganizacija Nacionalne garde zahvatila je dio jedinica. Neke jedinice su preimenovane ili deaktivirane. Nekima su podređene jedinice preraspoređene u druge komande.

      Several units have been affected by Army National Guard reorganizations. Some have been renamed or inactivated. Some have had subordinate units reallocated to other commands.

1st INFANTRY DIVISION   1. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"The Big Red One"    "Velika crvena jedinica" 

      The 1st Infantry Division (nicknamed The Big Red One after its shoulder patch and The Fighting First) is the oldest division in the United States Army. It has seen continuous service since its organization in 1917. The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about. The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves. A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one lieutenant said, "the general's underwear is showing!" Offended, the general challenged the young lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top.

      On an olive drab shield 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 3/4 inches (9.53 cm) in height overall (the parallel sides 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in length with a 90 degree angle pointed base) a red Arabic numeral "1" (1 3/4 inches (4.45 cm) in height overall). The numeral identifies the Division's designation.

2nd INFANTRY DIVISION  2. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Indianhead"  "Indijanska glava" 

      Primarna misija 2. pješadijske divizije je odbrana Južne Koreje, pogotovo u prvim fazama napada sa sjevra, dok ne stignu ostale američke snage. Divizija broji oo 30.000 pripadnika. Za razliku od svih ostalih divizija KoV-a SAD-a, djelomično je popunjena korejskim vojnicima. Njih zovu Katusa, po korejskoj umanjenici za vojsku SAD-a). Ova je suradnja počla 1950. godine. Do kraja Korejskog rata, kroz ovu je jedinicu prošlo oko 27.000 Korejaca. Od 1950. do 1954. kroz diviziju prolazi i oko 3.000 Nizozemaca. 17.02.2009. godine predsjednik Obama šalje oko 4.000 vojnika iz 5. "Stryker" brigade ove divizije u Afganistan.

      The 2nd Infantry Division (2ID or 2nd ID) current primary mission is the defense of South Korea in the initial stages of an invasion from North Korea until other American units can arrive. There are approximately 30,000 soldiers in the 2nd Infantry Division. The 2nd Infantry Division, unlike any other division in the Army, is made up partially of Korean soldiers, called KATUSAs (Korean Augmentation to US Army). This program began in 1950. Some 27,000 KATUSAs served at the end of the Korean War. As of May 2006, approximately 1,100 KATUSA Soldiers serve with 2ID. There were also more than 3,000 Dutch soldiers assigned to the division between 1950 and 1954. On 17 February 2009, President Barak Obama ordered 4,000 soldiers of the 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team out of Ft. Lewis Washington to Afghanistan.

      Na petokrakoj bijeloj zvijezdi čije vrhove leže u opsegu zamišljenog kruga promjera 3,8 inča (8,89 cm) indijanska glava s ratnom perjanicom u profilu, lice crveno, poklopac plavi s obrisom perja u plavoj boji. Zvijezda koja se postavlja na crni štit, dimenzija takvih da vrhovi zvijezde leže na udaljenosti od 1/32 inča (.32 cm) od perimetra. Zvijezda je odigrala važnu ulogu u američkoj povijesti od dana Kolonija do danas. Indijanac označava prvog i izvornog Amerikanca. Te je oznake izvorno kreirala divizija kako bi se koristili kao oznake vozila i kako bi se vozila identificirala kao sva američka.

      Upon a five pointed white star whose points lie in the circumference of an imaginary circle 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in diameter an Indian's head with war bonnet in profile, face red, bonnet blue with outline of feathers in blue. The star to be superimposed upon a black shield, of dimensions such that the points of the star shall lie at a distance of 1/8 inch (.32 cm) from the perimeter. The star has played an important part in American history from the days of the Colonies to the present time. The Indian signifies the first and original American. These devices were originally established by the division to use as vehicle markings and to identify the vehicles as all American.

3rd INFANTRY DIVISION   3. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Marne division"    "Divizija sa Marne"

      3. pješadijska divizija, bazirana u Fort Stewart-u, Georgi, je podređena jedinica 18. padobranskog korpusa kopnene vojske SAD-a. Divizija baštini bogatu povijest iz dva Svjetska rata, u Prvom u Francuskoj, a u Drugom u Sjevernoj Africi, italiji, Francuskoj i Njemačkoj. 3. divizija bila je prva konvencionalna vojna jedinica SAD-a koja je ušla u Bagdad tokom invazije 2003. godine, te prva divizija koja je služila četiri "ture" u Iračkom ratu. Sadašnju strukturu brigade čine čine četiri borbne brigade, jedna avijacijska brigada te podupiruće jedinice.

      The 3rd Infantry Division is based at Fort Stewart, Georgia. It is a direct subordinate unit of the 18th Airborne Corps and U.S. Army Forces Command, and has a storied history of valorous service in World War I in France and World War II in North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany. The 3rd Infantry Division was the first conventional U.S. unit to enter Baghdad during the 2003 invasion, and the first division to serve four tours in Iraq. Its current organization includes four brigade combat teams, one aviation brigade, and support elements.

      Upon a blue square 2 inches (5.08 cm), three white stripes each 3/8 inch (.95 cm) in width from heraldic sinister chief to dexter base; the blue background between the white stripes also being 3/8 inch (.95 cm) in width; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Army Green border. The overall dimension is 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) on each side. The three white stripes of the insignia are symbolical of the three major operations in which the division participated during World War I. The blue field symbolizes the loyalty of those who placed their lives on the altar of self-sacrifice in defense of the American ideals of liberty and democracy.

4th INFANTRY DIVISION  4. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Ivy Division"  "Bršljanova divizija"

      The 4th Infantry Division is based at Fort Carson, Colorado, with four brigade combat teams. It is a very technically advanced combat division in the U.S. Army. The division has two nicknames; the first, "Ivy," is a play of words of the Roman numeral IV or 4. Ivy leaves also symbolize tenacity and fidelity which is the basis of the division's motto: "Steadfast and Loyal". The second nickname, "Iron Horse", has been recently adopted to indicate the speed and power of the division.

      On a light khaki square, each side 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall and with one angle up, four green ivy leaves arranged per cross issuing from a small open circle (one leaf in each angle of the square and the vertical and horizontal axis each 2 11/32 inches (5.95 cm) in length) all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) light khaki border. The four leaves allude to the numerical designation of the Division while the word "I-VY" as pronouncedThe Fourth Division uses a rebus as a basis for their design. The four leaves of ivy indicating the division number and the Roman numeral IV Pronounced"I-V".

5th INFANTRY DIVISION   5. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Red Diamond Division"   "Crvenog Dijamanta"

      The 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized)—nicknamed the Red Diamond, the Red Devils, or die Roten Teufel — was an infantry division that served in World War I, World War II and the Vietnam war, and with NATO and the U.S. Army III Corps. Its final inactivation occurred on 24 November

      A red diamond (a rhombus) with vertical axis 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) and horizontal axis 1 1/2 inches (3.81cm). The insignia was adopted by the Division upon its arrival in France. The color red was selected as a compliment to the then Commanding General whose branch of the service was the Artillery. The "ace of diamonds" was selected from the trade name "Diamond dye - it never runs." The red diamond represents a well-known problem in bridge building, it is made up of two adjacent isosceles triangles which made for the greatest strength. The Division's nickname is "Red Diamond." It is reported that the Division was latterly known among the Germans opposed to it as the " Red Tigers" and the "Red Devils" ("Roten Teufel)".

6th INFANTRY DIVISION  6. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Sight-Seeing Sixth"    "Razgledavajuća šestica"

      The 6th Infantry Division was a unit of the United States Army in World War I, World War II and the last years of the Cold War. Known as "Red Star", and formerly called the "Sight Seein' Sixth".

7th INFANTRY DIVISION  7. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Hourglass Division"  "Pješčani sat"

      The 7th Infantry Division was activated in December 1917 in WWI and based at Fort Ord, California for most of its history. Division saw brief active service in World War I, it is best known for its participation in the Pacific Ocean theatar of WWII where it took heavy casualties engaging the Imperial Japanese. Following the Japanese surrender in 1945, the division was stationed in Japan and Korea, and with the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950 was one of the first units in action. After the Korean War ended, the division returned to the United States. The division's final role was as a training and evaluation unit for Army National Guard brigades, which it undertook until its inactivation in 2006. Because of its extensive combat history, the division is highly decorated, and has been featured numerous times in American popular culture.

      On a red disc 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter a black "hour glass" of two pyramids point to point whose bases are I inch (2.54cm) in width, all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) Army Green border. The outline of the hourglass alludes to the numerical designation of the division showing two "7's," inverted, one upright. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 7th Division on 23 Oct 1918.

8th INFANTRY DIVISION  8. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Pathfinder Division"   "Izviđač"

      The 8th Infantry Division, was an infantry division of the United States Army during the 20th Century. The division served in WWI, WWII, and Operation Desert Storm. Initially activated in January 1918, the unit did not see combat during World War I. Activated again on 1 July 1940 as part of the build-up of military forces prior to the United States' entry in to World War II, the division saw extensive action in Europe. Following World War II, the division was moved to West Germany, where it remained stationed at the Rose Barracks in Bad Kreuznach until it was inactivated on 17 January 1992.

"Varsity Division"   "Školska momčad"

      The 9th Infantry Division ("Old Reliables") was created as the 9th Division during World War I, but never deployed overseas. Later, the division was an important unit in World War II and the Vietnam War. It was also activated as a peacetime readiness unit from 1947 to 1962 at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Fort Carson, Colorado, and from 1972 to 1991 as an active-duty infantry division at Fort Lewis, Washington. Nicknamed the "Old Reliables", the division was eventually inactivated in December 1991.

10th MOUNTAIN DIVISION  10. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Mountaineers"  "Planinari"

      The 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) is a light infantry based at Fort Drum, New York. It is a subordinate unit of the XVIII Airborne Corps and the only division-sized element of the U.S. Army to specialize in fighting under harsh terrain and weather conditions. The division retains the "mountain" designation for historical purposes but is actually organized as a light infantry division. Activated in 1943, the 10th Mountain Division was the last among currently active divisions to enter combat during WWII. The 10th fought in the mountains of Italy in some of the roughest terrain in the country. After the war, the division was reactivated in 1985, the division saw numerous deployments to contingencies throughout the 1990s. Division elements participated in opertions both in Iraq and Afghanistan.

      "Planinari" Plava pozadina i bajonete simboliziraju pješadiju. Bajonete na plavoj pozadini (oblika bureta) tvore rimski broj 10. Odmah iznad znaka se stavlja "tab" sa natpisom "PLANINARI". Znak je prvo odobren 07.01.1944. za 10. laku PD, pa 15.11.1984. dodjeljen 10. PD; najzad postaje znak 10. planinske divizije.

11th AIRBORN DIVISION   11. PADOBRANSKA DIVIZIJA

13th AIRBORN DIVISION   13. PADOBRANSKA DIVIZIJA

23rd INFANTRY DIVISION   23. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Americal Division"  "Američka divizija"

      The 23rd ID, known as the American Division was formed in May 1942 on the island of New Caledonia. In the immediate emergency following Pearl Harbor, the United States had hurriedly sent three individual regiments to defend New Caledonia against a feared Japanese attack. This division was formed as one of only two un-numbered divisions to serve in the Army during World War II. At the suggestion of the division's commander new unit be known as the "American, New Caledonian Division". After World War II the Americal Division was officially re-designated as the 23rd Infantry Division. However, it was rarely referred to as such, even on official orders. During the Vietnam War, despite its exemplary service in numerous battles and campaigns, the name of the division unfortunately became associated with the My Lai massacre, which was committed by a renegade platoon of the division's subordinate 11th Infantry Brigade, led by Lieutenant William Calley.

      On a blue norman shield 2 5/8 inches (6.67cm) high and 2 1/8 inches (5.40cm) wide, four white stars of varying sizes all slightly tipped to the dexter. The four white stars on the blue field are symbolic of the Southern Cross under which the organization has served. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Americal Division on 20 Dec 1943. It was redesignated for the 23d Infantry Division on 4 Nov 1954. 23th infantry division was guilty for massacre in Vietnamise village My Lai.

24th INFANTRY DIVISON  24. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Hawaiian Division"  "Havajska divizija"

      The 24th Infantry Division was, before its most recent inactivation in 2006, based at Fort Riley, Kansas. Formed during WWII from the disbanding Hawaiian Division, the division saw action throughout the Pacific theater, first fighting in New Guinea before landing on the Philippine. Division was the first division to respond at the outbreak of the Korean War. For the first 18 months of the war, the division was heavily engaged suffering over 10,000 casualties. It was withdrawn from the front lines to the reserve force for the remainder of the war, but returned to Korea for patrol duty at the end of major combat operations. After its deployment in Korea, the division was active in Europe and the United States, but saw relatively little combat until the Persian Gulf War, when it faced the Iraqi military.

25th INFANTRY DIVISION   25. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Tropic Lightning"  "Tropska munja"

      The 25th Infantry Division (nicknamed "Tropic Lightning", "Electric Strawberry) is a based in Hawaii. The division, which was activated on 1 October 1941 in Hawaii, conducts military operations in the Asia-Pacific region. Its present deployment is composed of Stryker, light infantry, airborne, and aviation units.

26th INFANTRY DIVISION   26. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Yankee Division"    "Jenki divizija"

28th INFANTRY DIVISION  28. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Keystone Division"  "Glavni potpornjak"   (potporni kamen)

29th INFANTRY DIVISION  29. PJEŠADIJSKA DIVIZIJA

"Blue and Grey Division"  "Plavo-siva divizija"

Complete guide to the United States Army Medals, Badges and Insignia World War II to present, Cl. Frank C. Foster, 2004