EngrSptCo. 1stEngrBn

• Historic Roots: The 1st Engineer Battalion ("1stEngrBn") is the oldest engineer battalion in the U.S. Army, tracing its lineage back to 1846, with participation in the Mexican-American War. • Unit Nickname: The unit is nicknamed "The First," reflecting its status as the oldest engineer battalion. • EngrSptCo Role: The Engineer Support Company (EngrSptCo) within 1stEngrBn specializes in providing heavy equipment, bridging, and other vital support to enable mobility and survivability on the battlefield. • World War II Service: 1stEngrBn played a key role in the D-Day landings on Omaha Beach, clearing mines and obstacles under enemy fire to allow infantry and vehicles to advance. • Vietnam War Innovations: The battalion, including its support elements, pioneered methods for rapid bridge construction and land clearing in the challenging jungle environment. • Regimental Honors: The battalion has earned 67 campaign streamers and numerous unit citations, a testament to its distinguished service across multiple conflicts. • Global Deployments: Members of EngrSptCo and the battalion have served in Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations, providing vital engineering support in both combat and humanitarian missions. • Disaster Relief: The unit has a proud tradition of supporting domestic disaster relief, including hurricane recovery operations, flood control, and emergency infrastructure repair in the U.S. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion's insignia features a castle, symbolizing the Engineer Corps, and a motto "Prime Pontis" (First Bridgers), highlighting its bridging expertise. • Modern Capabilities: Today, EngrSptCo fields advanced equipment such as the Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB), modern route clearance vehicles, and heavy construction machinery to support maneuver forces.