ABOUT 66th Military Intelligence
- Origins in World War II: The 66th Military Intelligence Brigade traces its lineage back to the 66th Counter Intelligence Corps Detachment, which was activated during World War II in 1944 to support operations in Europe.
- Cold War Pioneers: The unit played a crucial role in counterintelligence and security operations during the Cold War, focusing on the Soviet threat in Europe.
- Stationed in Germany: Throughout much of its history, the 66th was based in Germany, supporting U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) and NATO operations.
- Vietnam War Involvement: Elements of the 66th provided intelligence support during the Vietnam War, assisting in counterintelligence and signals intelligence missions.
- Post-Cold War Transition: After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the brigade shifted its focus from Soviet threats to new missions, including counterterrorism and peacekeeping intelligence.
- Support in the Balkans: The 66th MI Brigade provided vital intelligence support to U.S. and NATO operations in the Balkans during the 1990s, including Bosnia and Kosovo.
- Global War on Terror: Since 2001, the unit has deployed personnel in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, collecting and analyzing intelligence on terrorist groups.
- Multi-Discipline Intelligence: The 66th specializes in a range of intelligence disciplines, including counterintelligence, human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), and all-source analysis.
- Cyber Intelligence: In recent years, the brigade has expanded its capabilities to include cyber intelligence and information operations, adapting to new domains of warfare.
- Unit Motto: The 66th Military Intelligence Brigade’s motto is "One Team, One Mission," reflecting its commitment to joint operations and integrated intelligence efforts.