HHC 1:29th Infantry Battalion

• Historical Roots: The 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment traces its origins to the 29th Infantry Regiment, which was constituted in the Regular Army on 2 February 1901. • World War II Service: The 29th Infantry Regiment saw extensive combat in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in the liberation of the Philippines. • Training Mission at Fort Benning: The 1/29th Infantry Battalion is primarily based at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia, and serves as a training unit for Infantry School students, including those attending the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence. • HHC – The Headquarters: The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 1/29th Infantry provides command and control, administrative, and logistical support to the battalion, ensuring all training operations run smoothly. • Home of Bradley Gunnery: The battalion is known for running the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) gunnery and training courses, preparing soldiers to master one of the Army’s most advanced combat vehicles. • Marksmanship Expertise: HHC 1/29th Infantry is heavily involved in marksmanship training, including the operation of the U.S. Army’s Small Arms Master Gunner Course and the Master Marksmanship Trainer Course. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 29th Infantry Regiment’s insignia features a blue shield with a silver bend, symbolizing the regiment’s long-standing tradition of infantry excellence. • “Let’s Go!” Motto: The regimental motto, “Let’s Go!” is a reflection of the unit’s can-do spirit and has been carried through various conflicts and training missions. • Modernization Role: HHC 1/29th Infantry has played a significant role in testing new infantry weapons and tactics, including integration of new technologies like the Next Generation Squad Weapon. • Influence on Army Doctrine: Many of the Army’s current infantry tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) have been developed, refined, or validated by training conducted by HHC 1/29th Infantry, impacting how soldiers across the Army fight and train.