3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment
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The 3rd Squadron (R&S), 108th Cavalry Regiment was the reconnaissance and surveillance element of the 560th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade of the Georgia Army National Guard. The squadron was headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Nicknamed Renegades, it consisted of:
- Headquarters, Headquarters Troop, located in Atlanta, Georgia
- Troop A, located in Atlanta, Georgia
- Troop B, located in Atlanta, Georgia
- Company H (Airborne), 121st Infantry Regiment, (Long-Range Surveillance), located in Atlanta, Georgia
- 165th Quartermaster Company (Light Airdrop Supply) was attached to provide parachute rigger support
3rd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment | |
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Active | 2008–2016 |
Country | United States |
Branch | Army National Guard |
Type | Cavalry |
Role | Reconnaissance and Surveillance |
Size | Squadron |
Part of | 560th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Atlanta, Georgia |
Nickname(s) | Renegades |
Patron | Saint George |
Motto(s) | Come What Will |
Engagements | Kosovo Force |
Commanders | |
Commander | LTC Michael Lipper |
Command Sergeant Major | CSM Thomas Grisham |
Many of the squadron’s units were reassigned and reflagged to form the Georgia Army National Guard’s new 3rd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment. The 3rd Infantry Battalion now falls under the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team which falls under the Active Duty 3rd Infantry Division as part of the Army’s Associated Unit Program to combine Active, National Guard and Reserve units to combine strength and combat efficiency.