Hq & Hq Btry 160th Arty Gp (AD)

Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 160th Artillery Group (Air Defense) was a key command and control unit within the United States Army’s air defense artillery structure during the Cold War era. Originally constituted to oversee and coordinate subordinate air defense artillery battalions, the group provided vital leadership and logistical support for anti-aircraft operations. Throughout its service, the 160th Artillery Group (AD) was tasked with defending critical assets and population centers against potential aerial threats, often deploying advanced missile and radar systems. The unit underwent various activations and inactivations in line with evolving Army air defense strategies before ultimately being redesignated or inactivated as newer technologies and organizational changes emerged.