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History of Company A ,11th Battle Group, 3rd Brigade, Ft Ord, California.

Company A, 11th Battle Group, 3rd Brigade, was a U.S. Army unit stationed at Fort Ord, California, during the late 1950s and early 1960s. The 11th Battle Group was part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, restructured under the Pentomic organization, which emphasized flexibility and atomic-age tactics. Company A participated in intensive training exercises at Fort Ord, preparing for rapid deployment and combat readiness during the Cold War era. In 1963, with the Army's transition to the ROAD (Reorganization Objective Army Divisions) structure, the 11th Battle Group was inactivated, and its personnel and lineage were absorbed into newly reconfigured battalions.

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ABOUT Company A ,11th Battle Group, 3rd Brigade, Ft Ord, California.

  • Activation and Lineage: Company A, 11th Battle Group, 3rd Brigade traces its lineage to the historic 11th Infantry Regiment, a unit with Civil War origins and a long tradition of service.
  • Cold War Era: The 11th Battle Group was part of the U.S. Army's Pentomic reorganization during the late 1950s, reflecting rapidly changing military doctrines for nuclear-age warfare.
  • Location: Stationed at Fort Ord, California, Company A trained on the rugged terrain and Pacific coastline, contributing to the post-Korean War readiness of the U.S. Army.
  • Training Ground: Fort Ord was a major training base, and Company A regularly participated in large-scale maneuvers, including amphibious operations and joint exercises with the Navy and Marines.
  • Unit Life: Soldiers in Company A experienced a mix of old-fashioned Army discipline and new technologies, such as early helicopters and improved radio communications.
  • Community Impact: The soldiers of Company A were a visible presence in Monterey County, often participating in parades, local events, and volunteer activities during their off-duty hours.
  • Vietnam War Preparation: Though the 11th Battle Group itself was reorganized before large-scale Vietnam deployments, its personnel and doctrine helped shape the units that would fight in Southeast Asia.
  • Historical Distinction: Members of Company A wore the famed "Indian Head" insignia of the 2nd Infantry Division for a period, reflecting the unit's connection to notable Army formations.
  • Transition to Brigade Structure: In the early 1960s, the U.S. Army abandoned the battle group concept, and Company A was reorganized as part of a standard infantry battalion, leading to new operational roles.
  • Veteran Memories: Former members of Company A recall the camaraderie, the challenging field exercises, and the unique experience of serving at one of California's most storied military installations.

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