1:58th Infantry Battalion

• Vietnam War Origins: The 1st Battalion, 58th Infantry Regiment (1/58th Infantry) was originally activated during the Vietnam War era, serving primarily as a training and security unit. • Mobile Riverine Force: Elements of the 58th Infantry were assigned to riverine operations, working alongside the Navy in the Mekong Delta, conducting search and clear missions. • Security for Airmobile Operations: The 1/58th provided security for major airmobile operations, protecting landing zones and perimeter defenses during helicopter assaults in Vietnam. • Fort Benning Training: Since the 1980s, 1/58th Infantry has been primarily based at Fort Benning, Georgia, where it is responsible for the training of new infantry soldiers. • Infantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT): The battalion is a key component of the U.S. Army’s Infantry OSUT, integrating both basic and advanced infantry skills in a single cycle. • Motto “Rock of the Marne”: The 58th Infantry Regiment’s motto pays homage to its World War I heritage, referencing the defense of the Marne River in France. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 58th Infantry’s insignia features a gold bar and blue background, symbolizing both infantry traditions and the regiment's steadfastness. • Honors and Campaigns: The regiment has campaign participation credit for World War II, Vietnam, and the Global War on Terrorism, reflecting its long-standing service. • Transformation Era: In the 2000s, 1/58th Infantry adapted to new training requirements, including urban warfare and counterinsurgency tactics. • Alumni Impact: Thousands of infantry soldiers and leaders have begun their Army careers with 1/58th Infantry, making it one of the most influential training battalions in the U.S. Army.