199th Light Infantry

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About 199th Light Infantry

The 199th Light Infantry Brigade was a unit of the United States Army that was active during the Vietnam War. The brigade specialized in conducting search and destroy missions to disrupt enemy operations in the dense jungle terrain of Southeast Asia. The 199th was known for its aggressive tactics and high casualty rates, earning a reputation as one of the most effective combat units in the conflict. The brigade was deactivated in 1970 after serving four years in Vietnam.

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Rebecca Korinko

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U.S. Army

Hump Day

U.S. Army • 1965

FORT HOOD, TEXAS

U.S. Army • 1960

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Historical Facts

• The 199th Light Infantry Brigade was a US Army unit that served in the Vietnam War from 1966-1970 • It was known for its aggressive combat tactics and high level of casualties • The unit received a Presidential Unit Citation for its actions during the Battle of Hill 200 in 1969 • The brigade was composed of three infantry battalions and various support units • Many members of the 199th received Purple Hearts for wounds received in combat • The unit participated in Operation Attleboro, a major search and destroy mission in 1966 • After the Vietnam War, the 199th was deactivated in 1970 • The brigade was reactivated in 2005 as the 199th Infantry Brigade, a training unit based in Fort Benning, Georgia • The 199th's motto was "Light, Swift, and Accurate" • Several members of the 199th have written memoirs about their experiences in Vietnam