229th Military Intelligence

The 229th Military Intelligence Battalion is a unit within the United States Army, primarily tasked with training and developing military intelligence professionals. Activated in 1988 at the Presidio of Monterey, California, the battalion supports the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, providing command and administrative oversight to soldiers and airmen undergoing language and intelligence training. Over the years, the 229th has played a crucial role in preparing linguists and analysts for worldwide deployment, supporting operations from the Cold War era to present-day missions. Its dedication to training excellence continues to bolster the Army’s intelligence capabilities across the globe.