HHC 1:39th Inf. Germany

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment (HHC 1/39th Inf.) served as a key command element for the battalion during its stationing in Germany, particularly during the Cold War era. Assigned to the 8th Infantry Division (Mechanized), the unit was based at Smith Barracks in Baumholder, providing leadership, administrative support, and coordination for subordinate rifle companies. The battalion’s mission focused on defense against Warsaw Pact forces, participating in numerous field exercises, REFORGER maneuvers, and NATO training missions to maintain combat readiness. HHC 1/39th Inf. played a vital role in ensuring the operational effectiveness of the battalion until its inactivation in the early 1990s as part of the post-Cold War drawdown.