Headquarters battery 5:16 artillary

Headquarters Battery, 5th Battalion, 16th Artillery (5/16 Artillery) was constituted during the Cold War era as part of the United States Army’s field artillery branch. The unit saw notable service during the Vietnam War, providing critical fire support and command coordination for combat operations. Throughout its deployment, 5/16 Artillery played a key role in multiple campaigns, supporting infantry and armored units with effective artillery barrages. Post-Vietnam, the battalion continued to serve in various capacities, adapting to evolving Army organizational structures and missions before eventual inactivation or reassignment.