3rd Infantry Division Operations - Fort Stewart - U.S. Army
3rd Infantry Division Operations - Fort Stewart - U.S. Army
3rd Infantry Division Operations - Fort Stewart - U.S. Army
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Chapter 19<br />
Rock of the Marne Serves<br />
Alongside First Team/Iron Horse<br />
Task organization changes were made to <strong>3rd</strong>, 2nd, and<br />
4th BCT in order to improve security inside Baghdad.<br />
The 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor, normally assigned to<br />
the <strong>3rd</strong> HBCT, was attached to Multi-National <strong>Division</strong> - Baghdad.<br />
The <strong>3rd</strong> Squadron, 7th Cavalry (Garryowen) and 1-64<br />
Armor (Desert Rogues), both assigned to the 2nd BCT, were<br />
placed under the operational control of Multi-National <strong>Division</strong><br />
- Baghdad in the summer of 2007 shortly after arriving in<br />
theater. Most of the 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery, also part<br />
of 2nd BCT, was sent further north to provide vital security<br />
for the massive logistics terminal known as LSA Anaconda. A<br />
contingent remained with TF Marne and supported the division<br />
in the role of infantry and provider of indirect fire. Finally, the<br />
4th Battalion, 64th Armor, normally assigned to the 4th BCT,<br />
was also attached to Multi-National <strong>Division</strong> - Baghdad. Their<br />
contributions continue the story of the Marne division and its
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