172nd Smoke platoon

The 172nd Smoke Platoon was activated during World War II as part of the U.S. Army’s Chemical Corps, specializing in smoke generation and battlefield obscuration. The unit played a crucial role in several European campaigns, deploying smoke screens to conceal troop movements and protect armored advances from enemy observation and fire. After World War II, the platoon continued to serve in various conflicts, adapting to new technologies and tactics in smoke and obscurant deployment. Today, the 172nd Smoke Platoon remains a key asset in providing concealment and counter-surveillance capabilities for maneuver units.