PERSHING hy F EUROPE Cem Gn emceeThe Pershing System — In Brief Conceived in late 1957 to replace the Redstone missile system, the original systemPershing I—became the Army's most successful weapon system, Delivered to U.S. Army artillery units in August, 1963, the super- sonic 400-mile range ballistic missile was deployed with battalions stationed in the United States and Europe. A major part of the nuclear deterrent shielding western Europe, Pershing | was assigned the mission of Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) in support of the North Atlantic, Treaty Organization (NATO). Pershing's ability to shoot, move, and communicate in its QRA role has been improved with development of the second-generation system—Pershing 1-A. Fast erecting launchers and solid state electronics contribute to a more rapid rate of fire and even greater reliability. The biggest change in out ward appearance is the shift from tracked to wheeled equipment carriers. Internal advances include an automatic countdown facility, computer devices, and > ‘capability for automatic self-test and malfunction iso- lation, In addition, the second-generation system with its improved ground support equipment and new Battery Control Central provide increased reliability and flexibility, additional ease of maintenance, lower ‘mission cost, and enhanced operational time, Radio Terminal Set The Radio Terminal Set (RTS) furnishes line-of- sight or tropospheric-scatter voice and teletype linkage with higher headquarters. The van housing the equip- ment is topped with an inflatable parabolic antenna which folds into a recess in the roof during travel. In addition to the RTS, a new single sideband voice system Permits increased communications between higher head- ‘quarters and P1-A operational elements, Systems Component Test Station The trailer-housed System Components Test Station (SCTS) provides a close rear-area maintenance capability 2 well as the stimuli and measurement capability for all test items. Combining the P1 Components Test Station and System Test Station, the SCTS offers a mobile facil: ity for electronic chassis and missile section repair work in the field. Work space is also available inside the test station for two guidance and control sections. PERSHING IN EUROPE - Pape 2Battery Control Central The Battery Control Central (BCC) provides facilities for command and control over all operations at the firing site. Power for the laterally expandable van and its communications equipment is supplied by a towed generator. When a missile is ready for launch, the fire but- tons can be pressed from inside the BCC or, if necessary, the fire box can be removed and operated from a remote location. The BCC, coupled with the RTS and single sideband system, assures the capacity for simultaneous headquarters communication with all firing batteries. Erector Launcher ‘The Erector-Launcher (EL) is used as a combination launching platform and trans. porter for the missile. At the launch site, the warhead section is joined to the missile body with the aid of a hydraulic davit assembly mounted on the front of the launcher. The EL can raise the missile to the vertical post tion from its horizontal traveling position through the use of hydraulic pneumatic lifts in a matter of seconds. Programmer-Test Station / Power Station Designed for reliability, the Programmer-Test Station (PTS) has been completely computerized. Providing the means for rapid missile check-out and countdown, the PTS is also capable of automatic self-test and malfunction isolation. Electronic packaging, featuring replaceable plug-in micromodules, allows the operator to perform fault isolation at the firing site. A turbine-driven Power Station, mounted behind the PTS, furnishes electrical Power to the missile and other ground support equipment. PERSHING IN EUROPE - Page 3Photo Courtesy city ot Schwaebisen Gmuend WHERE ARE WE? Schwaebisch Gmuend For those just assigned either to the 56th Field Artillery Brigade Headquarters or the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery, Schwaebisch Gmuend is now your new home. You'll find that the area has a lot to offer. Schwaebisch Gmuend, whose population today is close to 55,000, has experienced rapid growth recently. After 1160, the town, which was growing even at this time, got a shot in the arm when, through battles with the surrounding powers, it won its freedom and became a “Freie Reichsstadt”. This made it completely indepen- dent and thus able to collect taxes, make its own money, “his information booklet was prepared by the S6th Field Artliory Brigade Public Affairs fice and the staff of the Acting Public Affairs Officer .. SFC Linwood W. Moore Assistant Eaitor 1+ SPS Phil Ramsey Photographer SPA Bill Wastes All articies are appearing through the courtesy of “The Giant’, the Seth Brnade newspaper. All photos are U.S. Army ‘photos appearing ‘hough the ‘courtesy of tho ‘Martin slarletta Corporation, unless otherwise credited. Views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the commander or the Department of the Army. Editor fffice i tocated in Bullding 504, Blamarcke Kasorne, Al Now York, 09281, PERSHING IN EUROPE - Pas ‘and control its own destiny. This period of growth and prosperity continued until about 1500, during which time buildings such as the Muenster (cathedral), Johanneskirche (St. John's Church) and various monas- teries were built. During the middle Ages trades such as tanners, blacksmiths, and gold and silver smiths became impor- tant. Jewelry trade gained eminence a little later, as did glass and crystal factories. Today, Schwaebisch Gmuend is still a center for gold and silver work, fine crystal, and is, in fact, the glass center for Baden-Wuerttemberg. ‘The Muenster, or cathedral, dominates the downtown area of Schwaebisch Gmuend. In the center foreground, one of the original towers ‘ean also be seen. St. Salvador, the Station of the Cross, sits on a hill overlooking Schwaebisch Gmuend and the Swabian Alb in the distance. The chapel, which is built into the face of a cliff, was built in the 18th century, and the rectory next to it was built in 1770. Downtown on the Marktplatz, which still has open air markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, is the Rathaus (Townhall), which was built in 1763 as a townhouse and purchased by the city in 1783. In the area surrounding Schwaebisch Gmuend there is, also much to see, Ruined castles can be seen at both Hohenrechberg, about ten kilometers away, and at Rosenstein, perched high above Heubach, about 14 km from Schwaebisch Gmuend. Also nearby is Hornberg ‘mountain, a famous area for gliders.1/81-NEU ULM Neu Ulm, Germany, home of the Ist Battalion, lst Field Artillery, and its neighbor across the Danube River, Ulm, offer many exciting, interesting, and edu- cational places to see and a variety of things to do. With a population of about 100,000, Ulm is an area of both old and new, from a majestic cathedral to modern shops and restaurants. Ulm has long been an important commercial center, with merchants and travelers converging on the city since the Middle Ages. The city can trace its history back over 1,100 years when, in 854 A.D., the word “UIm" was first used in a document signed by the emperor “Ludwig the German." Later on, the Hohenstaufen dukes built a mighty fortress to protect the Danube River crossing, ‘The area where the castle stood is in the old part of the city, and here you'll find the Schwoerhaus (The House of Oath) and the “Weinhoff.” The Schwoerhaus, which was built in 1613, was destroyed and rebuilt a number of times during the years, the latest coming in 1954, It was here that the Buergermeister and the various guild leaders swore allegience to the constitu- tion, The Weinhoff is in the oldest part of the city. It once was the site of a royal residence and later the site of an Imperial Palace. nh ert) Pornn ry eons Photos Courtesy city of Uim ‘The most famous of UIm's buildings is its cathedral. The cathedral’s construction began in 1377, although the main spire, which is 528 feet high (the highest church spire in the world) was not completed until 1890. From the top of the spire—768 steps if you care to climb them—you can see the Alps on a clear day 100 miles to the south. Inside the church, which attracts nearly one million visitors each year, are many medieval works of art such as hand-carved choir stalls, stained glass windows, and the vaulted ceiling Near the cathedral is the townhall, or “Rathaus”, which has a varied history of construction beginning in 1370. Between the town hall and the Danube River is the old fisherman’s quarter, where narrow houses still lie huddled together. Here the Blau River meets the Danube as it has for centuries and time here has seemingly stood still There are many other places to see in the Ulm area such as the “Leaning Tower of Ulm" and the Schiefer Haus (or Crooked House). In between sightseeing, the Visitor to Ulm will no doubt wish to quench his thirst at the many wine cellers and restaurants that abound in the area. At night there is a new theater to attend, as well as museums, libraries, and a university which provides other areas of interest. Whether this is your first tour in the Uim-Neu Uim area or your third, there is always something to seo during your off-duty time. If you require any further information—such as folders, books, or maps—con- cerning the Ulm area, be sure to visit the “Verkehrs- buero," or Information Office, which is conveniently located near the cathedral in the “'Muensterplatz." They will be glad to answer any questions you might have. PERSHING IN EUROPE - Page 5Photos Courtesy ‘The vineyards of the Neckar River valley surround Heilbronn, ‘The Heilbronn of today is a modern industrial city, but its roots go far into the past. This area was con- quered by the Romans in 98 A.D. and traces of that era can still be seen in nearby Weinsberg and Bad Wimpfen, ‘The Rathaus, or townhall, isa reminder of the Buerger- meisters and town counsellors who governed the free city for 700 years. Its pride is the astronomical clock, anormal timepiece, and a table of the phases of the moon. At the stroke of noon, the clockwork angel blows its trumpet, the two rams butt each other, a cock crows shrilly, and the hour is struck. Downstairs is a picturesque old restaurant, HEILBRONN - HOME OF 3784 The Rathaus and astronomical clock. 0 ve ee | be PERSHING IN EUROPE - Page 6 ‘Across the marketplace from the Rathaus is the house of “Kaetchen von Heilbronn”, the girl who inspired a famous play by Kleist, and also the name of a local brand of beer. Nearby Is the historical museum, an arcaded 16th century structure whose basement houses @ collection of early Heilbronn artifacts. Upstairs is a rich 16th and 17th century musical collection, Concerts are performed in the Harmonie Hall down- town. A favorite spot for views of the city is the Wartburg tower. This structure is one of the original towers which fortified Heilbronn, as is the Goetz tower in the center of town. In days gone by, a large basket was hoisted on the Wartburg tower to warn the city of impending danger. Heilbronn is in the midst of exceptionally beautiful countryside. Nearly every village has a castle, church and 2 few half-timbered houses as reminders of its medieval past. The most romantically picturesque of the nearby villages is Bad Wimpfen, with a famous old monastery church and old houses perched on the hillside. Weinsberg is known for the legend of the “Weibertreu,” the faithful wives. When the city was besieged and defeated in 1140, the victor permitted the women of the city to escape with whatever of their most precious possessions they could carry. The city gates opened, and out came a file of women ... each carrying her husband on her back. ‘The conqueror kept his word. In Neckarsulm there is a bicycle museum which has a restaurant connected to it, The pottery factory in Ehrbach and the candle factory in Walldorf are favorite spots for Americans to visitPhotos Courtery City of Ludwigsburg ih ‘The castle in the front... TE Ludwigsburg, home of the 2nd Battalion, 4th In- fantry, has a history that can be traced back to three monastery farms. One of them, the Erlachhof, was situated at the site of today’s district hospital (Kranken- haus) and served as a hunting lodge for the Dukes of Wuerttemberg. The young Duke Eberhard Ludwig, who was a passionate huntsman, developed a fondness for the area and decided to build a castle in the countryside there. He laid the foundation for the castle in 1704 and the town derived its name from it (Castle of Ludwig). ‘The castle was completed in 1733 and under the reign of Karl Eugene became the most resplendent court in Europe. Large banquets with fireworks often took place. Personalities such as Mozart, Schiller and Casanova stayed at the palace, while many artists and philosophers lived in the town, helping to establish its reputation that stretched across the continent. Napoleon | stayed at the castle in October, 1805, prior to his conquest of the European continent. Friedrich, Elector of Wuerttemberg, was at that time allied with Napoleon, Wuerttemberg became a kingdom ‘The Ludwigsburg Castle (left and below) is Germany's largest baroque castle, The grounds and buildings are open year around. in January, 1806, as a reward from Napoleon. Present-day Ludwigsburg has changed a lot since Napoleon's time. However, Germany’s largest baroque castle with its 450 rooms still remains, and is open daily to the public. Events at the castle include yearly music festivals which are attended by many people from all over Europe. The grounds of the castle you'll find a “fairytale” garden for old and young alike. ‘Ludwigsburg now has population of 80,000 and is still growing. A china manufacturing plant has been there for centurias. It still continues production and has a salesexhibition room in the castle. Large shopping centers have recently been built in the city. Entertainment facilities are by no means lacking Ludwigsburg. Soccer fields, swimming pools (indoor and outdoor) and beautiful, spacious parks abound. Sports clubs, gasthouses and discotheques welcome Germans and Americans alike. If spacious countrysides are more to your liking, a drive In various directions from Ludwigsburg can take you through vineyards and pasture lands or through the picturesque Neckar Valley. LUDWIGSBURG PERSHING IN EUROPE - Page 7Army News Feature The culmination of training for Pershing units in Eu Operational Test Firing (OT)—take place each year i selected to return to the US where they actually fire th equipment improvements, take place at Blanding and ¢ For these tests, the crews, missiles, and related support « to Patrick Air Force Base and the Air Force Eastern Test F Photo by Steve Robinson ‘The equipment is loaded (above) and re-assembled in Florida (below). Photo by Steve Robinson It’s not all work and no play as this siring ope—the Artillery Ordnance Firings (Arty Ord) and the the United States. In these tests, units in Europe are Pershing missile. The Arty Ord firings, conducted to test, een River, Utah. The OT firings are somewhat different. \uipment are taken from the field site, transported intact ange in Florida, and fired, just as they would be in Europe. Photo by Stove Robinson Photo by Steve Robinson SS ldier takes time to check-out the surf. Photo by Stars & Stripes Inside the blockhouse (below) tension ‘mounts, as a guand, (above) watches the crew- ‘men preparing for the launch (top center).Recognized as the Army's mightiest weapon, the Pershing 1A missile plays an important role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and in the defense of the free world. Because of this role, it is of prime importance to keep the Pershing Weapon System maintained in a high posture of readiness. The primary responsibility for this readiness falls on the soldier with the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 15E10, better known as the Pershing missile crewman. ‘After completing an eight-week training course at Ft. Sill, Okla,, the men of this MOS, if assigned to a Pershing crewmen run through a practice countdown during a training excerei PERSHING IN EUROPE - Page 10 unit in Europe, get a chance to put into practice what was only academic back in school. In most cases, each man is given a specific area of responsibility, be it a power station operator, Battery Control Central (BCC) member, or erector launcher op- erator. Each is expected to know his job and equip- ment to a degree not often matched in other areas of the combat arms. ‘At least three times every year, members of the firing batteries spend a minimum of 30-days at a field training site. Here their knowledge and teamwork pay off, for it isn't make-believe, and their dependability is counted on by all the members of the NATO community. ‘The Pershing Firing Evaluation Countdown and Training team (PERFECT team) examines the work of the missilemen and grades them on their performance. All the training and maintenance that keeps Pershing on top necessitates a good deal of time and sacrifice by the men involved. This includes long hours, separation from family, and at times living in isolation without the comforts of home. ‘At the same time, the Job as a Pershing crewman has its rewards. Following a successful field duty period men are given compensatory time to travel in Europe without using any of their leave time. Platoons from the firing batteries in each battalion are selected throughout the year to participate in Opera- tional Tests or Artillery-Ordnance firings back in the United States. At these events, those selected to return to the States have an opportunity to fire the missile and to experience the last detail of their mission. Upon suc- cessful completion of these firings, these men receive the gold “‘master” Pershing Professional Badge—the highest unit award in the 56th Field Artillery Brigade.1944—World War II~Belgium; Headquarters Battery, 56th Field Artillery Brigade was there doing its part to bring to an end one of the most bitter periods in history. For its action in that struggle, HHB received two Belgian Fourrageres for action at Antwerp and was cited for the defense of ‘Antwerp Harbor. The unit is entitled to per- manently display the Belgian Fourregere from the spearhead of its quidon. Originally constituted as the 56th Coast Artillery Brigade on September 14, 1942, the unit was activated at Camp Stewart, Georgia, on April 10, 1943. Eighteen days later it was redesignated the 5éth Anti- aircraft Artillery Brigade, Having been organized to aid in World War Il and having fulfilled its mission, HHB was inactivated at Camp Shanks, N.Y., in December, 1945. In 1951, the unit was allotted to the Regular Army and reactivated at Camp Shanks. Seven years later it was The Organized October 1, 1918, at Ft. Monroe, Virginta, the 41st Field Artillery was the first deployable Pershing unit to replace the old Redstone missile system, Historically, battalion lineage is traced from three units, the 41st Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps, 41st Field Artillery Regiment and the st Field Artillery Battery. The coast artillery unit was activated near the end of World War | for nine months. In January 1921, it was reactivated in Hawali. The unit was expanded and re- named the 41st Field Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps, in June, 1924. The Unit was disbanded in 1944, ‘The second unit the battalion traces its lineage from, the 41st Field Artillery Regiment, was constituted in July, 1918, in Michigan and disbanded seven months later as World War | ended. Reactivated in 1933, the unit saw action in North Africa, and in Europe during World War II. It was in Europe that the battalion won the Fourragere: of the Croix de Guerre with Palm for their part in the battle of Colmar Pocket in 1945, It was deactivated in December, 1946. The unit was then reactivated for the second time just prior to the Korean War when it served as school troops at the Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga reorganized and redesignated the 56th Artillery Group (Air Defense) and worked in that field until 1964 when it was again inactivated. By 1970 the Army again had a need for the command, reactivated it, and re. designated it the 56th Artillery Brigade. It was armed with the Army's most powerful weapon — the Pershing missile — and sent to Germany to support NATO in defense of the free world. Many changes have taken place for the 56th Artillery Brigade in recent years. The Department of the Army's Institute of Heraldry has authorized anew patch and tab for wear by soldiers of the Brigade and also a new crest for members of HHB. The word “Field” has been added to the title. And, the latest addition to the 56th was the arrival of the new Brigade Colors. The banner is half red and half yellow. At its center is the Brigade patch. Units Are... The Ist Field Artillery Battery is the third unit from which the battalion traces its history. The unit was first activated in Hawaii in April, 1944, and disbanded in September of the same year. The unit was reactivated in June, 1952, and assigned to the 4th Artillery, then on to Ft. Sill. In November. 1954, the unit was assigned to vv Corps in the U.S. Army Europe. It was deactivated in July, 1957. At the end of September, 1972, the unit traded the battalion colors and name as they were redesignated the Ast battalion, 41st Field Artillery. Following the Hardt Kaserne ceremonies, the unit organization day activities were held. Bismarck Kaserne, home of HB.‘The Ist Battalion, 81st Field Artillery got its start in 1917. The battalion was created during the enlargement of the Army at the outbreak of World War |. It was orig- inally organized in June, 1917, as the 23rd Cavalry, one of two traditional “horse and saber” units that were made up from the 11th Cavalry. The 11th had just returned from Mexico where it had been under the command of the man for whom the missile system would later be named, General John J. Pershing, It became apparent, however, that cavalry forces would not be effective against the entrenched troops fighting in Europe. Accordingly, in November, 1917, Troops A and B of the 23rd were redesignated Battery A, Bist Field Artillery. The unit was equipped at that point with 75mm horsedrawn guns. By the time the unit had built up its manpower, trained on the new equipment, and debarked for France, it was November, 1918, The 81st arrived in Europe on November 9, 1918, but saw no combat as the armistice ending the war was signed only two days later. Most of the men in the unit were transferred to other units for occupation duty. The battalion itself was shipped back to the states in January, 1919, and eventually inactivated on February 1, 1922. In June, 1940, Battery A, ist Battalion, 81st Artil- lery, was organized at Ft. Lewis, Wash. By December of that same year Batteries 8 and C had also been organized and the 81st Field Artillery Battalion was sent to Alaska to guard harbors and airfields in that territory. In December, 1943, however, the battalion was sent back to the States and trained as a 155mm howitzer battalion. After completing its training, the battalion ‘crossed the Atlantic to arrive in England on Septem- ber 3, 1944. It was rapidly deployed onto the European mainland, and December 16 found the 81st defending the city of Luxembourg. It was at that time and in that spot that the German forces launched their last des pperate attempt to drive the Allies back to the English Channel in what became known as the Battle of the Bulge. For twelve days the battalion fired hundreds of Tounds into enemy tank and infantry formations, de- stroying bridges and harassing enemy crossings, all while under intense enemy counterfire. The German attack was beaten back and the 81st joined other Allied units as they fought their way across Europe. On February 4, 1945, the Battalion entered Germany and began an attack on the Siegfried Line. On March 6 the line was broken and the 81st began ad- vancing again, crossing the Rhine only 23 days later. The Bist was in Stenn, Germany when fighting in Europe was ended. The battalion was then ordered to Marseille for debarkation to the Pacific Theater, but V-J Day came before it left. On February 7, 1946, the bat- talion was inactivated at Camp Kilmer, NuJ. After a series of deactivations, during which it was assigned as a training unit, then assigned to the Honest John missile, and then to the Corporal missile, the unit was redesignated the Ist Battalion, 8lst Artillery, and was reactivated at Ft. Sill, Okla., on April 15, 1963. It was then that the battalion joined the Pershing missile system, The 84th Field Artillery was partially organized at Camp Sheridan, Ala., on October 3, 1918, but never saw combat in World War. It was demobilized on December 13, 1918, as a National Army Unit. Under the provisions of the National Defense Act, the battalion was reconstituted as a Regular Army unit fon March 17, 1930. It was made an element of the 3rd Cavalry Division, (Ft. Bliss, Tex.), and was armed with the horse-drawn 75mm gun. (On October 1, 1939, at Ft. Bragg, N.C., the 84th Field Artillery was activated and was redesignated Battery C, 84th Field Artillery Battalion. ‘After fighting in Sicily, the battalion landed in France in support of the 9th Infantry Division. Following the crossing of the Rhine, the drive to the heart of Germany speeded up. The battalion pressed east to Bessau where it changed course moving to the south, through Nuernberg and Dachau to Lingenau, where its command post was located on May 9, 1945, when the war ended. With the war over, the battalion moved to the area cof Wasserburg, remaining there until November 20, 1946, PERSHING IN EURGPE - Page 12 when it was inactivated at McAvoy Barracks, Darmstadt, Germany. The 84th remained inactive until July 21, 1948, when at Ft. Dix, NuJ., it was once again activated. The battalion spent the next nine years training and maneuvering in both the United States and Germany. Then, on December 1, 1957, the battalion was again inactivated at Ft. Carson, Colo. (On June 1, 1988, Battery C, 84th FAB inactive was 3rd BN. 84th pA.redesignated as Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Gun Battalion (280mm), 84th Artillery. A short time later, on June 25, 1958, it was again activated, this time in Europe, and assigned to the U.S. Seventh Army. The assignment lasted for two years, until June 18, 1960, when the unit was again inactivated. Following redesignation on December 23, 1963, as, the 3rd Battalion, 84th Artillery, the unit was again ac- tivated, this time at Ft. Sill, Okla. on February 1, 1964. ‘The battalion celebrated its organization day on July 4, 1964. Personnel went through many months of organi- zation ard training at Ft. Sill in preparation for its future mmission in Europe where once again it would be assigned to theU.S. Seventh Army. In November, 1964, the battalion successfully fired four Pershing missiles at White Sands Missile Rango, N.M, in April, 1965, advanced elements of the battalion de- parted for Europe. The main body arrived in May and the fear detachment in June. The 3rd Battalion, 84th Artil- lery, was assigned to the 56th Artillery Group, and took Up quarters at the Artillery Kaserne, Neckarsulm, Germany. The summer of 1965 was spent adjusting to the new surroundings and training with the equipment. That fall the battalion convoyed to the large Seventh Army Training Center at Grafenwoehr where it successfully completed the only Army Training Test (ATT) ever given to a Pershing battalion. In March, 1967, Battery B returned to the firing range near Blanding, Utah, to set another first for the battalion with the simultaneous launching of two Pershing missles. Since that time, batteries have returned to the United States regularly to perform Firing Verification Annual Service Practices. These trips are interesting and eventful in that they are the culmination of many months of training and maintenance on the part of the firing battery concerned. October 1, 1969, was an eventful day for the battalion. It marked the effective date for implementation of the Pershing 1A System giving the battalion an increased ‘equipment and manpower capability. A first in the history of USAREUR and the 56th Field Artillery Brigade was scored during the month of January, 1971, by the Pershingmen of the 84th, Moving in the dead of winter from their garrison, the battalion convoyed to the cold convines of the Seventh Army Training Center located at Grafenwoehr for 21 days of field duty. The 84th proved that Pershing could perform for an extended period of time under field conditions. The ink was barely dry on the federal constitution when the 4th Infantry Regiment came into being. It was September 4, 1972; the unit was called the 4th Sublegion. The Regiment had its first taste of battle in 1811. Called to the then Northwest Territory to fight the Indians, the 4th defeated a consolidated tribe at Tippecanoe and made the Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio Territories safe for settlers. The dust had hardly been cleaned off its equipment when the 4th was once again called into battle. In the War of 1812, the Regiment fought hard against the British at Magauge, La Cole, Canada, and Plattsburg, For the next twenty years, war wasalmost a daily affair for the 4th. The Regiment fought the Creeks in Georgia and the Seminoles in Florida, opening the Southeast for expansion. Bugles called from Mexico and the 4th was there. In September, 1844, under the leadership of General Zachary Taylor, the Regiment distinguished itself at Palo Alto, Resaca de La Palma, and Monterrey. After serving at various posts in the Pacific North- west, the Regiment was called into action in the War Between The States. It left its mark at Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and at Appomattox. It was honored by General Ulysses S. Grant, who named the 4th guard, at his headquarters In 1896, with the declaration of war against Spain, the Regiment landed in Cuba and occupied Santiago. Three years later, it was another island in a different ‘ocean. The 4th crossed the Pacific and helped put down the Philippine Insurrection. The unit was in the thick of things in World War |, fighting in France at Aisne, Chateau-Thierry, Champagne Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. The entire Regiment was honored with the “Croix de Guerre" for its gallantry. The 4th spent the years between the two world warsat, various posts in the United States and Alaska. At the out- break of World War II, it became the nucleus of the Alaskan Defense Command. During this time, the Regiment took on and crushed a Japanese Expedi- tionary Force on the Aleutian island of Attu. In the closing months of the war, the 4th was sent to 2nd BN. 4th INF. Ft. Benning, Ga., where its men served as demonstra- tion troops for the Infantry School. After numerous activations and inactivations, during which the 4th found itself in Japan, Germany, Massachusetts, and Georgia, the unit was’ reorganized and redesignated the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry at Ft. Campbell, Ky., in 1969. The 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry is distinguished from other units in the Army in that it is authorized to wear as its distinctive insignia cloth tabs. The tabs are red with a green stripe in the midgle. ‘The battalion's nickname is the “Warriors.” As can be seen from this brief history, it's one that is well deserved. PERSHING IN EUROPE - Page 13Infantry Engineer Photos by A r m s Qeos-r300 Not every soldier assigned to the 56th Field Artillery Brigade has a 15E MOS. In fact, the brigade Is one of the few units in the Army to employ as many as 74 different enlisted MOS's, from clerks and medics to topographic instrument repairmen and helicopter technicians. The brigade is really a combined arms team, drawing man- Power from not only the Artillery, but also from the Infantry, Signal, Engineer, and Ordnance. ‘Teamwork plays an important role in most complex jobs, and the Pershing system is no exception. This team- work extends to all those within the brigade: without coordination with the infantry, crewmen wouldn't have time to perform their mission; without assistance from the various support personnel, the equipment wouldn't operate for very long. The brigade is proud of the fact that each member of the brigade, no matter what his particular skill, contributes to the overall mission of the brigade in such a way that “Pershing in Europe" stands for teamwork at its best. Photos by Wasiteo OrdnanceThe Seventh Army Training Center at Grafenwoehr, Germany, plays an important role in the lives of those assigned to the 56th Field Artillery Brigade. Each year, members of the brigade travel to “Graf” for a “Tactical Evaluation” (TAC EVAL), which consists of a graded exercise to determine a unit's ability to perform its mission from a field position. Lasting about a month, the TAC EVAL testing period enables the men of the brigade to readily measure thelr effectiveness as members of Pershing's combined arms team,