About this Unit
Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment has a storied history dating back to its origins in the early 20th century. The 29th Infantry Regiment was constituted in 1917 and has participated in major conflicts, including World War II, where it served in the Pacific Theater. The 1st Battalion, headquartered at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia, is renowned for its critical role in training and developing infantry tactics and doctrine, especially through its involvement with the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence. Today, HHC 1/29th Infantry Battalion continues its mission of supporting training operations, enhancing the readiness of soldiers, and upholding the proud traditions of the regiment.
Historical Facts
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Historical Roots: The 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment traces its origins to the 29th Infantry Regiment, which was constituted in the Regular Army on 2 February 1901.
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World War II Service: The 29th Infantry Regiment saw extensive combat in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in the liberation of the Philippines.
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Training Mission at Fort Benning: The 1/29th Infantry Battalion is primarily based at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia, and serves as a training unit for Infantry School students, including those attending the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence.
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HHC – The Headquarters: The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 1/29th Infantry provides command and control, administrative, and logistical support to the battalion, ensuring all training operations run smoothly.
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Home of Bradley Gunnery: The battalion is known for running the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) gunnery and training courses, preparing soldiers to master one of the Army’s most advanced combat vehicles.
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Marksmanship Expertise: HHC 1/29th Infantry is heavily involved in marksmanship training, including the operation of the U.S. Army’s Small Arms Master Gunner Course and the Master Marksmanship Trainer Course.
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Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 29th Infantry Regiment’s insignia features a blue shield with a silver bend, symbolizing the regiment’s long-standing tradition of infantry excellence.
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“Let’s Go!” Motto: The regimental motto, “Let’s Go!” is a reflection of the unit’s can-do spirit and has been carried through various conflicts and training missions.
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Modernization Role: HHC 1/29th Infantry has played a significant role in testing new infantry weapons and tactics, including integration of new technologies like the Next Generation Squad Weapon.
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Influence on Army Doctrine: Many of the Army’s current infantry tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) have been developed, refined, or validated by training conducted by HHC 1/29th Infantry, impacting how soldiers across the Army fight and train.
