Draft:364th Civil Affairs Brigade

364th Civil Affairs Brigade
364th Civil Affairs Brigade distinctive unit insignia
Active	1974 – present
Country	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Type	Civil Affairs
Role	Civil Affairs and Engagement force to understand and influence the human component of the land domain to advance the nation's global priorities.
Size	Brigade
Part of	United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command
Garrison/HQ	Camp Withycombe, Oregon
Nickname(s)	Frontier Brigade
Motto(s)	"Secure the Victory" and "Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Ambitious"
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Christopher B. Creaghe
Insignia
U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) shoulder sleeve insignia, worn by all subordinate units
Former combat service identification badge of the brigade

The 364th Civil Affairs Brigade is a civil affairs brigade of the United States Army Reserve headquartered at Camp Withycombe, Oregon.

Tracing its lineage to a military government group that was active after World War II, the 364th Civil Affairs Brigade was officially activated in 1974, and brigade personnel have participated in every major U.S. conflict since.

Organization

The brigade commands four subordinate battalions all headquartered across the western United States:

• 405th Civil Affairs Battalion, headquartered at Pleasant Grove, Utah, aligned with the 11th Airborne Division
• 440th Civil Affairs Battalion, headquartered at Fort Carson, Colorado, aligned with the Fourth Infantry Division
• 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, headquartered at Mountain View, California aligned with the 25th Infantry Division
• 448th Civil Affairs Battalion, headquartered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, aligned with the Seventh Infantry Division

History

Origins

The brigade was first organized in Milwaukie, Oregon on January 22, 1950. The 364th was designated as a non-TOE class unit as Military Government Staff Section, with headquarters at Milwaukie City Hall. Effective April 1st, 1952, the 364th Civil Affairs Brigade was designated a Military Government, Area “B” headquarters with an authorized strength of 24 Officers, a Warrant Officer, and 20 Enlisted Soldiers.

In the early 1970’s the unit’s structure changed to a Civil Affairs Brigade Headquarters. The Brigade’s first Commander, Colonel Leland “Bud” Lewis, was a combat veteran for the 41st Infantry Division in World War II.

1990s

Throughout the 1990’s the brigade prepared Disaster Preparedness Surveys and participated in Disaster Relief Exercises for Bangladesh, The Samoan Islands, Comoros, Nepal, Mongolia, Macao, Palau, Micronesia, Kwajalein, and Papua New Guinea.

Brigade personnel deployed in support of Operation Provide Comfort in Iraq and Turkey; Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti; and Operation Pacific Haven in Guam.

In June 1997 personnel from the brigade deployed to Bosnia for up to nine months. They assisted in organizing elections and coordinating repairs to the country's utilities.

Global War on Terrorism

Following the September 11th attacks the brigade and subordinate battalions deployed personnel to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa. The first major deployment was to Afghanistan in 2003 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During this deployment, the brigade was involved in developing, organizing, and staffing some of the first provincial reconstruction teams in Afghanistan.

364th Civil Affairs Soldier, Paktika Province, Afghanistan 2006

From 2009 to 2010, the brigade headquarters deployed to Iraq to support and direct civil affairs operations.

Notable Members

• Leland "Bud" Lewis, first 364th Civil Affairs Brigade Commander
• Tulsi Gabbard, former 440th Civil Affairs Battalion Commander

Honors

Campaign Streamers

Conflict	Streamer	Year(s)
Iraq War	Iraqi Sovereignty	2009-2010