4:11 FA

• Unit Designation: 4th Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment (4/11 FA) The 4/11 FA is a battalion in the United States Army and has served under various divisions, most notably the 6th Infantry Division and later the 25th Infantry Division. • Constituted in World War I: The 11th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted in 1916 and organized at Douglas, Arizona, seeing service in France during World War I. • Pacific Theater Service: During World War II, 4/11 FA fought in the Pacific, including operations in New Guinea and Luzon, providing critical fire support to infantry operations. • Korean War Service: The battalion saw extensive combat during the Korean War, earning campaign streamers and a Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. • Vietnam War Deployments: 4/11 FA deployed to Vietnam, participating in numerous major operations and earning several unit commendations for their actions. • Nickname and Motto: The 11th Field Artillery Regiment is known as the "On Time" Regiment, reflecting their reputation for timely and accurate fire support. • Artillery Equipment: Over its history, 4/11 FA has operated a variety of artillery pieces, including the M114 155mm howitzer and later self-propelled artillery systems. • Alaska Assignment: The unit was based at Fort Richardson, Alaska, for many years, providing fire support in extreme arctic conditions as part of the 6th Infantry Division (Light). • Desert Storm and Modern Deployments: Elements of the regiment supported operations during Desert Storm and have participated in modern deployments, including peacekeeping missions and training exercises. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit’s distinctive insignia features a winged cannon and a shield, symbolizing speed, mobility, and strength, and is worn with pride by its members.