404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
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The 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade is a maneuver enhancement brigade
of the United States Army National Guard in Illinois
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Formerly the 404th Chemical Brigade, this unit is transforming into organization tailored to support the maneuver and security of a Division-level headquarters. The Brigade comprises Engineer, Chemical, and Military Police, as well as Signal and Support units.
The Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) is a relatively new formation within the US Army. It is primarily designed to provide maneuver support to its assigned headquarters with a mix of technical expertise and combat power. However, the structure of a MEB also makes it ideal for consequence management in response to domestic disasters. The MEB's mix of Chemical, Engineer, and Military Police units provides it with the capability to support governmental organizations in chemical/biological/nuclear decontamination, law enforcement support, or infrastructure repair and restoration.
In 2009, the 404th began its transformation process to become the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade.
Brigade
A brigade is a major tactical military formation that is typically composed of two to five battalions, plus supporting elements depending on the era and nationality of a given army and could be perceived as an enlarged/reinforced regiment...
of the United States Army National Guard in Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
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Formerly the 404th Chemical Brigade, this unit is transforming into organization tailored to support the maneuver and security of a Division-level headquarters. The Brigade comprises Engineer, Chemical, and Military Police, as well as Signal and Support units.
The Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) is a relatively new formation within the US Army. It is primarily designed to provide maneuver support to its assigned headquarters with a mix of technical expertise and combat power. However, the structure of a MEB also makes it ideal for consequence management in response to domestic disasters. The MEB's mix of Chemical, Engineer, and Military Police units provides it with the capability to support governmental organizations in chemical/biological/nuclear decontamination, law enforcement support, or infrastructure repair and restoration.
History
The 404th traces its history to the 404th Chemical Brigade, the first Chemical Brigade activated into the Army National Guard force structure. The 404th Chemical Brigade was formed in 1990 and originally stationed in Rockford, Illinois. The unit subsequently moved to Machesney Park, Illinois where it remained until its deactivation in 1997. In 2001, the 404th was reactivated and stationed in Chicago, Illinois.In 2009, the 404th began its transformation process to become the 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade.
Units
- HQ, 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
- 405th Brigade Support Battalion
- - Company A/405th BSB (Distribution)
- - Company B/405th BSB (Maintenance)
- - 406th Signal Company
- 33d Military Police Battalion
- - 233d Military Police Company
- - 333d Military Police Company
- - 933d Military Police Company
- 44th Chemical Battalion
- - 135th Chemical Company
- - 444th Chemical Company
- - 445th Chemical Company
- - 450th Chemical Detachment
- 766th Engineer Battalion
- - 631st Engineer Company
- - 661st Engineer Company
- - 661st Engineer Detachment (FFT)
- - 662d Engineer Detachment (FFT)
- 44th Rear Operations Center (ASG)
See also
- Army National GuardArmy National GuardEstablished under Title 10 and Title 32 of the U.S. Code, the Army National Guard is part of the National Guard and is divided up into subordinate units stationed in each of the 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia operating under their respective governors...
- Illinois Army National GuardIllinois Army National GuardThe Illinois Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the US Army's available combat forces and approximately one third of its support organization...
- Transformation of the United States ArmyTransformation of the United States ArmyArmy Transformation describes the future-concept of the United States Army's plan of modernization. Transformation is a generalized term for the integration of new concepts, organizations, and technology within the armed forces of the United States....