1:84th FA

• Unit Designation: The 1st Battalion, 84th Field Artillery Regiment (1/84th FA) is a distinguished artillery unit in the U.S. Army with a lineage tracing back to World War II. • World War II Origins: The 84th Field Artillery was first constituted on 1 October 1933 and activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, serving with distinction during World War II. • Vietnam War Service: The 1/84th FA was deployed to Vietnam, where it provided artillery support for U.S. and allied operations, earning campaign streamers and commendations for its service. • Artillery Innovations: The battalion has operated a variety of artillery systems throughout its history, including the M109 self-propelled howitzer and later, Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). • Persian Gulf War: The unit participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, providing crucial fire support during the liberation of Kuwait in 1991. • Transformation and Modernization: In the 2000s, the 1/84th FA transformed into a modern MLRS battalion, reflecting the Army's shift toward precision rocket artillery. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit's insignia features a red shield representing artillery, with a gold cannon barrel and three gold stars, symbolizing the battalion's three major campaigns. • “Fighting First” Nickname: The 1/84th FA is often referred to as the "Fighting First," a nod to its proud history and reputation for combat excellence. • Cold War Deployments: During the Cold War, the battalion was stationed in Germany as part of U.S. Army Europe, ready to respond to any Warsaw Pact aggression. • Training and Readiness: The 1/84th FA has played a key role in artillery training at Fort Sill, helping to shape generations of field artillerymen through rigorous instruction and live-fire exercises.