386th Engr. Bn 49th ARMD Division

The 386th Engineer Battalion was a combat engineer unit assigned to the 49th Armored Division of the Texas Army National Guard. Activated during the post-World War II reorganization of the National Guard, the battalion provided vital engineering support, including mobility, countermobility, and survivability operations, for the division's armored formations. Throughout the Cold War, the 386th participated in annual training exercises and state emergency response missions, enhancing the division's readiness for both combat and civil support roles. The unit's legacy reflects the broader mission of National Guard engineers in supporting both national defense and community needs.