Arkansas Army National Guard and the Cold War

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The history of the Arkansas Army National Guard and the Cold War involves several statewide re-organizations that occurred as a result of the evolving structure of United States Army Divisions and Brigades. In 1959 the state re-organized and restationed units in response to the Army's adoption of the Pentomic Division, the structure which was designed to counter the Soviet threat in eastern Europe. Several Arkansas National Guard units were mobilized in 1960 as part of the Berlin Crisis. In 1963 the state reorganized again as the administration of President John F. Kennedy focused on "Flexible Response" and divisions reorganized to meet the challenged of numerous small wars such as the war in Vietnam. In 1967 the 39th Infantry Division was reorganized as the 39th Infantry Brigade (Separate) as a result of a plan to reduce the total number of National Guard Divisions nationwide. The state would eventually gain a new headquarters, the State Area Command in order to provide a higher headquarters for several units which were not assigned to either the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade or the 39th Infantry Brigade (Separate).

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Reorganization of 1959

In 1959, the 39th Division was reorganized, along with all other National Guard divisions, in accordance with the new Pentomic Division Concept. This concept attempted to provide a new divisional structure to fight on the atomic battlefield. The reorganization resulted in the end of the Regiment as a tactical unit. Traditionally, regiments were the basic branch element, especially for the infantry, and their long histories had produced deep traditions considered essential to unit esprit de corps. The new divisional structure, replacing infantry regiments with anonymous battle groups, threatened to destroy all of these traditions. Secretary of the Army Wilber M. Brucker settled the question on 24 January 1957 when he approved the Combat Arms Regimental System. [1] Although regiments (armored cavalry notwithstanding) would no longer exist as tactical units, certain distinguished regiments were to become "parent" organizations for the combat arms. Under the new concept, the Department of the Army assumed control of regimental headquarters – the repository for a unit's lineage, honors, and traditions – and used elements of the regiments to organize battle groups, battalions, squadrons, companies, batteries, and troops, which shared in the history and honors of their parent units. [2] [3] In place of the Regiment or Brigade, the new Pentomic Infantry Division fielded five Battle Groups, each containing 1,356 soldiers. [1]

The 153rd Infantry was reorganized 1 June 1959 as a parent regiment under the Combat Arms Regimental System, to consist of the 1st, and 2nd, Battle Groups, elements of the 39th Infantry Division. [4] The 445th Field Artillery Battalion, Arkansas National Guard, was re-designated as the 1st Battalion, 206th Artillery, and was organized as a composite battalion with one battery of 105 mm towed howitzers and one battery of 155 mm towed howitzers. The 437th Field Artillery Battalion, Arkansas National Guard, was re-designated as the 2nd Battalion, 206th Artillery [3] and was organized as a composite battalion with one battery of 105 mm towed howitzers and one battery of 155 mm towed howitzers. A new battalion was created in the Arkansas National Guard from existing units, 3rd Battalion, 206th Artillery was a composite unit with one 8-inch howitzer battery and one MGR-1 Honest John rocket battery. The 206th Tank Battalion, Arkansas Army National Guard, was reorganized to become the 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 206th Armor Regiment. [5] This reorganization required a large scale restationing of units within the state: [6]

New UnitFormer UnitStationFederal Recognition Dates
HQ and HQ Company (Part), 39th Inf DivHQ, 39th Div (Part)Little Rock26 August 1947
39th Administration CompanyAmbulance Company, 125th Medical BattalionLittle Rock26 August 1947
HQ and HQ Det (Part), 39th Inf Div Tn (-Band)HQ and HQ Company, 153rd InfantryLittle Rock20 November 1946
39th Aviation Company (Part)Company A (FWD) 739th Ordnance BattalionLittle Rock19 November 1952
HQ and HQ Company, 1st Battle Group, 153rd InfantryCompany B, 153rd Infantry (Company E 212th Sig BN)Malvern9 October 1947
Company A, 1st Battle Group (-Rifle and Wpns Platoons)Heavy Mortar Company, 153rd INDeQueen26 June 1931
Det 1, Company A (Rifle and Wpns Platoons) 1st Battle GroupCompany A, 153rd InfantryHope3 Mar 1947
Company B, 1st Battle GroupHQ and HQ Company, 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryTexarkana19 November 194?
Company C, 1st Battle GroupCompany C, 153rd InfantryPrescot19 November 1946
Company D, 1st Battle GroupCompany D, 153rd InfantryArkadelphia21 November 1946
Company E, 1st Battle GroupCompany C, 217th Engineer BattalionMagnolia25 October 1946
Combat Support Company, 1st Battle GroupBattery A, 937th, (Service Company, 937th FA)Mena20 November 1946
HQ and HQ Company, 2nd Battle Group, 153rd InfantryService Company, 153rd Infantry (218th Med Company)Searcy29 January 1947
Company A, 2nd Battle GroupCompany K, 153rd InfantryWalnut Ridge30 January 1947
Company B, 2nd Battle GroupCompany L, 153rd InfantryBatesville21 November 1946
Company C, 2nd Battle GroupHQ and HQ Company, 3rd Battalion, 153rd InfantryBeebe24 December 1946
Company D, 2nd Battle GroupCompany G, 153rd InfantryConway20 November 1946
Company E, 2nd Battle GroupHQ and HQ Company, 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryMorrilton20 November 1946
Combat Support Company, 2nd Battle GroupBattery B, 437th Field ArtilleryNewport24 October 1946
HQ and HQ Battery, 39th Inf Div ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 39th Inf Div Artillery (Part)Little Rock22 October 1946
HQ and HQ Battery, 1st How Bn (105mm/155mm), 206th ArtyHQ and HQ SVC Company 875th Engr Bn (Hv Const)Pine Bluff25 November 1952
Battery A (105mm), 1st How Bn, 206th ArtyService Battery, 437th FA BNSheridan22 December 1949
Battery B (155mm), 1st How Bn, 206th ArtyBattery C, 437th FA BNDumas9 October 1947
HQ and HQ Battery, 2nd How Bn (105mm/155mm), 206th ArtyHQ and HQ Battery, 437th FA BNHazen26 November 1946
Battery A (105mm), 2nd How Bn, 206th ArtyCompany C, 875th Engr BnStuttgart16 April 1954
Battery B (155mm), 2nd How Bn, 206th ArtyBattery C, 445th FA BNBrinkley29 January 1947
HQ and HQ Battery, 3rd Rocket Howitzer BN (HJ / 8in)HQ and HQ Battery, 445th FA BnMarianna19 November 1946
Battery A (8 inch Howitzer)(towed), 3rd Rkt How BN, 206th ArtyBattery A, 445th FA BnHelena19 November 1946
Battery B (Honest John Rocket)(SP), 3rd Rkt How BN, 206th ArtyBattery D, 326th AAA BNWest Helena8 July 1955
HQ and HQ Company, 1st Medium Tank BN (Patton), 206th ArmorCompany A, 206th Tank BnWarren4 March 1947
Company A, 1st Medium Tank BN (Patton), 206th ArmorHQ and HQ Service Company, 206th Tank BnEl Doradon6 February 1947
Company B, 1st Medium Tank BN (Patton), 206th ArmorCompany A, 206th Tank BnCamden27 January 1947
Company C, 1st Medium Tank BN (Patton), 206th ArmorCompany C, 206th ArmorFordyce5 February 1947
Company D, 1st Medium Tank BN (Patton), 206th ArmorCompany D, 206th ArmorCrossett3 October 1955
Company E, 1st Medium Tank BN (Patton), 206th ArmorCompany D, 217th Engr BnMcGehee5 March 1947
HQ and HQ Company 217th Engr BNHQ and HQ SVR, Company 217th Engr BN (Med Det, 217th Engr BN)(Company H, 153rd IN Reg)Russellville22 October 1946
Company A, 217th Engr BNCompany A, 217th Engr BNRussellville22 October 1946
Company B, 217th Engr BNCompany F, 153rd Infantry RegimentDardanelle25 October 1946
Company C, 217th Engr BNCompany A, 212th Signal BattalionDanville16 May 1955
Company D, 217th Engr BNCompany A, 875th Engr BNPerryville9 April 1953
Company E, 217th Engr BNCompany E, 153rd InfantryClarksville3 February 1947
HQ and HQ Det, 125th Med BNHQ and HQ Company, 125th Med BNLittle Rock26 August 1947
Company A (Amb), 125th Med BN235th Med CompanyLonoke19 July 1959
Company B (Clr), 125th Med BNCLR Company, 125th Med BNLittle Rock26 August 1947
HQ and Company A, 739th Ordnance BattalionHQ and HQ Det, 739th Ordnance BattalionLittle Rock7 February 1947
Company B, 739th Ordnance Battalion172nd Engr CompanyPine Bluff5 February 1956
HQ and HQ Battery, 142nd ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 142nd ArtilleryFayetteville24 October 1946
HQ and HQ Battery, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 936th ArtilleryFayetteville24 October 1946
Medical Detachment, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryMedical Detachment, 936th ArtilleryFayetteville1947
Battery A, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery A, 936th Artillery BattalionBentonville1947
Battery B, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 936th Artillery BattalionSiloam Springs6 February 1956
Battery C, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery C, 936th Artillery BattalionRogers24 February 1946
Service Battery, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryService Battery, 936th Artillery BattalionLincoln12 December 1955
HQ and HQ Battery, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 937th ArtilleryFort Smith23 October 1946
Battery A, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryCompany C, 212th Signal BattalionVan Buren28 November 1955
Battery B, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 937th Artillery BattalionParis23 October 1946
Battery C, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery C, 937th Artillery Battalion, (Med Det, 937th FA)Ozark3 February 1947
Service Battery, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd Artillery233rd Med CompanyCharleston1 December 1955
HQ and HQ Battery, 3rd Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 151st AAA BN (Battery D, 151st AAA BN)Harrison30 November 1955
Medical Detachment, 3rd Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryMedical Detachment, 151st AAA BNHarrison23 January 1957
Battery A, 3rd Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery A, 151st AAA BNMountain Home21 November 1955
Battery B, 3rd Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 151st AAA BNBerryville7 December 1955
Battery C, 3rd Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryCompany B, 212th Sig BNSpringdale21 June 1955
Service Battery, 3rd Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery C, 151st AAAMarshall21 February 1956
HQ and HQ Battery, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 709th Artillery BattalionParagould19 May 1955
Battery A, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery A, 326th AAA Battalion (Med Det, 326th AAA BN)Marked Tree20 July 1955
Battery B, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryCompany M, 153rd InfantryBlytheville30 January 1947
Battery C, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery C, 709th Artillery BattalionPiggott19 September 1955
Service Battery, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery A, 709th Artillery BattalionRector24 May 1955
HQ and HQ Battery, 5th Battalion, (155mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 326th AAA BNWest Memphis22 June 1955
Medical Detachment, 5th Battalion, (155mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryNoneWest Memphis1 June 1959
Battery A, 5th Battalion, (155mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryService Battery, 445th Artillery Battalion (Service Battery, 709th FA BN)Wynne29 January 1947
Battery B, 5th Battalion, (155mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 445th Artillery BattalionForrest City19 November 1946
Battery C, 5th Battalion, (155mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 709th Artillery BattalionAugusta20 June 1955
Service Battery, 5th Battalion, (155mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 326th AAA BNWest Memphis14 February 1956
Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company, 875th Engineer BattalionHeadquarters and Headquarters Battery, 327th Anti Aircraft Artillery BattalionJonesboro22 September 1955
Medical Detachment, 875th Engineer BattalionMedical Detachment, 327th Anti Aircraft Artillery BattalionJonesboro20 October 1955
Company A, 875th Engineer BattalionBattery A and Battery D, 327th Anti Aircraft Artillery BattalionJonesboro22 September 1955
Company B, 875th Engineer BattalionBattery B, 327th Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion & Company I, 153rd Infantry RegimentJonesboro20 November 1945
Company C(-), 875th Engineer BattalionBattery C, 326th AAA BNHarrisburg21 December 1955
Det 1 (Gen Construction Platoon) Company C, 875th Engineer BattalionBattery C, 326th AAA BNJonesboro13 October 1955
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 212th Signal Battalion (Corps)Little Rock3 May 1954
Company A, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Battery A, 437th Field ArtilleryHot Springs24 December 1946
Company B, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Medical Detachment, 153rd Infantry CompanyBenton20 November 1946
Company C, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Tank Company, 153rd Infantry CompanyPine Bluff5 March 1947
Company D, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Company D, 212th Signal Battalion (Corps)Little Rock3 January 1955
Company D, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Company D, 212th Signal Battalion (Corps)Little Rock3 January 1955
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 1?st Medical BattalionHeadquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 101st Medical BattalionBooneville2 December 1948
216th Medical Company (Clearing)216th Medical CompanyLake Village13 June 2 December 1955
219th Ambulance Company219th Ambulance CompanyDeWitt3 October 1953
295th Medical Company (Holding)295th Medical Company (Holding)Dermontt24 April 1956
296th Medical Company (Holding)296th Medical Company (Holding)Booneville3 September 1949
148th Evacuation Hospital148th Evacuation HospitalLittle Rock29 March 1955
172nd Engineer CompanyCompany B, 875th Engineer BattalionHerber Springs3 August 1955
121st MP (Escort Company)39th MP CompanyFort Smith4 February 1947
121st MP (Escort Company)39th MP CompanyFort Smith4 February 1947
176th Ordnance Company (DS)176th Ordnance Company (DS)Little Rock1 June 1949
404th Ordnance Company (General Automotive Support)Company B, 217th Engineer BattalionMonticello23 October 1946
106th Army Band106th Army BandLittle Rock22 October 1946

Berlin Crisis

In 1961, during a period of increased tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, certain Arkansas National Guard units were authorized additional training as part of a Mobilization plan from the National Guard Bureau. Eventually seven Arkansas National Guard units would be mobilized for a period of up to 12 months under Presidential Executive Order 10957. Units were mobilized at homestations and reported to their designated mobilization station in October 1961. Most units remained on Active Duty until August 1962. [7]

UnitMobilization StationArrival at Mob StationDemobilization
184th Tac Recon Squadron Fort Smith, AR1 Oct 196120 August 1962
404th Ord CompanyFort Chaffee, AR1 Oct 19614 August 1962
216th Medical CompanyFort Benning, GA5 October 19618 August 1962
172nd Engineer CompanyFort Bragg, NC7 October 19613 August 1962
219th Medical CompanyFort Chaffee, AR9 October 196111 August 1962
148th Evacuation HospitalFort Chaffee, AR15 October 19619 August 1962
296th Medical CompanyFort Chaffee, AR27 October 19619 August 1962

Reorganization of 1963

By 1963 the Army again changed the basic design for an Infantry Division. The Battle Groups of the Pentomic Division had proved to be unwieldy, and it was felt that their span of control was not sufficient to handle all of the various units and troops assigned to their command. [8] The army reverted to the infantry battalion as the basic building block and provided for additional command and control by providing a brigade headquarters. The 1st and 2nd Brigade, 39th Division were allocated to the Louisiana National Guard, while the 3rd Brigade was allocated to the Arkansas National Guard. [9] The 153rd Infantry was reorganized to consist of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalions. [10] The 1st Battalion, 206th Field Artillery was deactivated and the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Field Artillery was added to the 39th Division Artillery. The 3rd Battalion, 142nd Field Artillery had previously been under the command and control of the 142nd Field Artillery Group. [11] The 3rd Battalion, 206th Field Artillery was reduced to one Honest John Rocket Battery, Battery A. The 206th Armor was expanded to consist of the 1st and 2nd Battalion, 206th Armor Regiment. [10] These changes, which were implemented on 1 May 1963, cause another massive restationing of units around the state: [10]

New UnitFormer UnitStation
HQ and HQ Company (Part), 39th Inf DivHQ and HQ Company (Part), 39th Inf DivLittle Rock
Company A, 39th Aviation Company39th Aviation CompanyLittle Rock
HQ and HQ Company, 3rd Brigade, 39th Infantry DivisionCompany C, 2nd Battle Group, 153rd InfantryLittle Rock
HQ and HQ Company, (-Ground Surveillance Sec, BN Recon, BN Mortar & Davy Crockett, & BN Anti-Tank Platoon), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryHQ and HQ Company, 1st Battle Group, 153rd InfantryMalvern
Det 1, HQ and HQ Company, (Ground Surveillance Sec, BN Recon, BN Mortar & Davy Crockett, & BN Anti-Tank Platoon), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryCombat Support Company, 1st Battle Group, 153rd InfantryMena
Company A, 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany D, 1st Battle Group, 153rd InfantryArkadelphia
Company B (−2nd Rifle and Weapons Platoon), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany B, 1st Battle Group, 153rd InfantryTexarkana
Det 1, Company B (2nd Rifle and Weapons Platoon), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany A,(Platoon), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryHope
Company C, 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany C, 1st Battle Group, 153rd InfantryPrescot
HQ and HQ Company, (-Ground Surveillance Sec, BN Recon, BN Mortar & Davy Crockett, & BN Anti-Tank Platoon), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryHQ and HQ Company, 2nd Battle Group, 153rd InfantrySearcy
Det 1, HQ and HQ Company, (Ground Surveillance Sec, BN Recon, BN Mortar & Davy Crockett, & BN Anti-Tank Platoon), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryCombat Support Company, 2nd Battle GroupNewport
Company A, 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany A, 2nd Battle GroupWalnut Ridge
Company B, 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany B, 2nd Battle GroupBatesville
Company C, 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany D, 2nd Battle GroupConway
HQ and HQ Company, (Minus Ground Surveillance Sec. HQ Tank Sec, BN Armd Cav, BN Mortar & Davy Crocket Platoon, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge Section, 1st Battalion, 206th Armor1st Medium Tank BN (Patton), 206th ArmorWarren
Det 1, HQ and HQ Company, (Ground Surveillance Sec. HQ Tank Sec, BN Armd Cav, BN Mortar & Davy Crocket Platoon, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge Section, 1st Battalion, 206th ArmorCompany E, 1st Battle Group, 153rd InfantryMagnolia
Company A, 1st Battalion, 206th ArmorCompany A, 1st Medium Tank BN (Patton), 206th ArmorEl Dorado
Company B, 1st Battalion, 206th ArmorCompany B, 1st Medium Tank BN (Patton), 206th ArmorCamden
Company C, 1st Battalion, 206th ArmorCompany D, 1st Medium Tank BN (Patton), 206th ArmorCrossett
HQ and HQ Company, (Minus Ground Surveillance Sec. HQ Tank Sec, BN Armd Cav, BN Mortar & Davy Crocket Platoon, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge Section, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArmorHQ and HQ Battery, 1st How Bn (105mm/155mm), 206th ArtyPine Bluff
Det 1, HQ and HQ Company, (Ground Surveillance Sec. HQ Tank Sec, BN Armd Cav, BN Mortar & Davy Crocket Platoon, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge Section, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArmorBattery A (105mm), 1st How Bn, 206th ArtySheridan
Company A, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArmorCompany E, 1st Medium Tank BN (Patton), 206th ArmorMcGehee
Company B, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArmorBattery B (155mm), 1st How Bn, 206th ArtyDumas
Company C, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArmorCompany C, 1st Medium Tank BN (Patton), 206th ArmorFordyce
HQ and HQ Company 217th Engr BNHQ and HQ Company 217th Engr BNRussellville
Company A, 217th Engr BNCompany E, 217th Engr BNClarksville
Company B, 217th Engr BNCompany B, 217th Engr BNDardanelle
Company C, 217th Engr BNCompany C, 217th Engr BNDanville
Company D, 217th Engr BNCompany E, 2nd Battle GroupMorrilton
Company E, 217th Engr BNCompany A, 217th Engr BNRussellville
HQ and HQ Battery, 39th Inf Div Artillery (Part)HQ and HQ Battery, 39th Inf Div ArtilleryLittle Rock
HQ and HQ Service Battery, 3rd Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 3rd Battalion, 142nd ArtilleryHarrison
Battery A, 3rd Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery A, 3rd Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryMountain Home
Battery B, 3rd Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 3rd Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBerryville
Battery C, 3rd Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery C, 3rd Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtillerySpringdale
HQ and HQ Battery, 2nd Battalion (105mm) (Towed), 206th ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 2nd Howitzer Battalion, (105/155mm)(Towed), 206th ArtilleryHazen
Battery A (105mm)(Towed), 2nd How Bn, 206th ArtilleryBattery A (155mm)(Towed), 2nd How Bn, 206th ArtilleryAugusta
Battery B (105mm)(Towed), 2nd How Bn, 206th ArtilleryBattery B (155mm)(Towed), 2nd How Bn, 206th ArtilleryBrnkley
Battery C (105mm)(Towed), 2nd How Bn, 206th ArtilleryBattery B (Honest John), 3rd Rocket Howitzer Battalion, 206th ArtilleryWest Helena
HQ and HQ Battery, 3rd Battalion, 206th Artillery (Honest John)HQ and HQ Battery, 3rd Rocket Howitzer (HJ / 8in) Battalion, 206th ArtilleryMarianna
Battery A (Honest John Rocket)(SP), 3rd Rkt How BN, 206th ArtilleryBattery A (8 in), 3rd Rkt How BN, 206th ArtilleryHelena
HQ and HQ Company (Minus Band), 39th Infantry Division Support CommandHQ and HQ Detachment (Minus Band), 39th Infantry Division TNLittle Rock
39th Admin Co(Part)39th Admin Co(Part)Little Rock
HQ and Company A (SPT), 125th Med BNHQ and HQ Det, 125th Med BN, Company B (Cir), 125th Med BN,Little Rock
Company B, 125th Med BNCompany A (AMB), 125th Med BNLonoke
Company C, 125th Med BN219th Ambulance CompanyDeWitt
HQ and Company A (Main Support) (Minus Services and Evacuation Platoon, 4th Mechanic Section & Armament Maintenance Platoon), 739th Ordnance BattalionHQ and Company A, 739th Ordnance BattalionLittle Rock
Det 1, HQ and Company A (Services and Evacuation Platoon, 4th Mechanic Section & Armament Maintenance Platoon), 739th Ordnance BattalionCompany D, 217th Engineer BattalionPerryville
Company B (Forward Support), 739th Ordnance BattalionCompany B (Forward Support), 739th Ordnance BattalionPine Bluff
Company C (Forward Support), 739th Ordnance BattalionService Battery, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Artillery,Marshall
State Headquarters DetachmentState Headquarters DetachmentLittle Rock
HQ and HQ Battery, 142nd Artillery Group (With Aviation Section)HQ and HQ Battery, 142nd Artillery GroupFayetteville
HQ and HQ Battery, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd Artillery(With Aviation Section)HQ and HQ Battery, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryFayetteville
Battery A, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery A, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBentonville
Battery B, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtillerySiloam Springs
Battery C, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery C, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryRogers
Service Battery, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryService Battery, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryLincoln
HQ and HQ Battery, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryFort Smith
Battery A, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery A, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryVan Buren
Battery B, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryParis
Battery C, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery C, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryOzark
Service Battery, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryService Battery, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryCharleston
HQ and HQ Battery, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryParagould
Battery A, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery A, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryMarked Tree
Battery B, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBlytheville
Battery C, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery C, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryPiggott
Service Battery, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryService Battery, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryRector
HQ and HQ Battery, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd Artillery (With Aviation Section)HQ and HQ Battery, 5th Battalion, (155mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryWest Memphis
Battery A, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery A, 5th Battalion, (155mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryWynne
Battery B, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 5th Battalion, (155mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryForrest City
Battery C, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery C, 5th Battalion, (155mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryAugusta
Service Battery, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryService Battery, 5th Battalion, (155mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryWest Memphis
Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company (Combat), 875th Engineer BattalionHeadquarters and Headquarters Service Company (Construction), 875th Engineer BattalionJonesboro
Company A, 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Company A, 875th Engineer Battalion (Construction)Jonesboro
Company B, 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Company B, 875th Engineer Battalion (Construction)Jonesboro
Company C, 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Company D, 875th Engineer Battalion (Construction)Jonesboro
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Little Rock
Company A, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Company A, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Hot Springs
Company B, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Company B, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Benton
Company C, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Company C, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Pine Bluff
Company D, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Company D, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Little Rock
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 101st Medical BattalionHeadquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 101st Medical Battalion (Sep)Booneville
216th Medical Company (Clearing)216th Medical CompanyLake Village
295th Medical Company (Holding)295th Medical Company (Holding)Dermontt
296th Medical Company (Armored)296th Medical Company (Holding)Booneville
204th Medical Company (Dental Services)(KJ)204th Medical Company (Dental Services)(KJ)Little Rock
148th Evacuation Hospital (with Prof Comp)148th Evacuation HospitalLittle Rock
172nd Engineer Company (Maintenance)(DS)172nd Engineer Company (Maintenance)(DS)Herber Springs
176th Ordnance Company (DS)176th Ordnance Company (DS)Little Rock
404th Ordnance Company (Direct Automotive Support)404th Ordnance Company (General Automotive Support)Monticello
106th Army Band (28 Piece)106th Army Band (Sep)Little Rock
1121st Transportation Company (Light Truck)Company A, 1st Battle Group, 153rd InfantryDequeen
222nd Engineer Company (Dump Truck)Company C, 875th Engineer BattalionStuttgart

Reorganization of 1967

During the 1960s, the Department of Defense continued to scrutinize the reserve forces. It questioned the number of divisions and brigades, as well as the redundancy of maintaining two reserve components, the National Guard and the Army Reserve. In 1967, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara decided that 15 combat divisions in the Army National Guard were unnecessary. He cut the number to eight divisions (one mechanized infantry, two armored, and five infantry), but increased the number of brigades from seven to 18 (one airborne, one armored, two mechanized infantry, and 14 infantry). The loss of the divisions did not set well with the states. Their objections included the inadequate maneuver element mix for those that remained and the end to the practice of rotating divisional commands among the states that supported them. Under the proposal, the remaining division commanders were to reside in the state of the division base. No reduction, however, in total Army National Guard strength was to take place, which convinced the governors to accept the plan. [12] The states reorganized their forces accordingly between 1 December 1967 and 1 May 1968. [13]

On 2 November 1967, the Arkansas portion of the 39th Division was reorganized and redesignated as the 39th Infantry Brigade. [14] This change and significant changes in the 142nd Artillery Group (Loss of 3rd, 4th and 5th Battalions) resulted in a massive restationing within the state as follows: [15]

New UnitFormer UnitStation
State Headquarters DetachmentState Headquarters DetachmentLittle Rock
HQ and HQ Company, Emergency Operations Headquarters, Arkansas Army National Guard.New UnitLittle Rock
HQ and HQ Company (w/CA Sec Aug), 39th Infantry Brigade (Sep)HQ and HQ Company (Part), 39th Inf DivLittle Rock
Troop E, 151st CAVCompany C, 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryConway
239th Engineer Company (Minus Equipment Maint Section, Bridge Platoon, and 2nd Engineer Platoon)Company A, 217th Engr BNClarksville
Det 1, 239th Engineer Company (Equipment Maint Section, Bridge Platoon, and 2nd Engineer Platoon)Company E, 217th Engr BNRussellville
39th Aviation CompanyCompany A, 39th Aviation Battalion, and HQ and Company A, 739th Maintenance BattalionNorth Little Rock
HQ and HQ Detachment, 39th Support BattalionHQ and HQ Battery, 2nd Battalion (105mm) (Towed), 206th ArtilleryHazen
Company A (Admin) (with IG, Postal Division, Replacement Detachment, Chaplin Section), 39th Support Battalion39th Admin Company (Minus), & Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 39th Infantry Division Support CommandLittle Rock
Company B (Medical) (Minus Clearing Platoon), 39th Support BattalionCompany B, 125th Med BNLonoke
Det 1, Company B (Medical) (Clearing Platoon), 39th Support BattalionCompany C, 125th Med BNDeWitt
Company C (S&T) (Minus Petroleum Platoon, FLD SVC Platoon and General Transportation Platoon), 39th Support Battalion222nd Engineer Company (Dump Truck)Stuttgart
Det 1, Company C (S&T) (Petroleum Platoon, FLD SVC Platoon and General Transportation Platoon), 39th Support BattalionNew UnitHazen
Company D (Maintenance) (Minus Mech Maint Platoon HQ, Armament Maintenance Section, 4 Mobile Maintenance Section), 39th Support Battalion176th Ordnance Company (DS)Little Rock
Det 1, Company D (Maintenance)(Mech Maint Platoon HQ, Armament Maintenance Section, 4 Mobile Maintenance Section), 39th Support BattalionDet 1, HQ and Company A, 739th Ordnance BattalionPerryville
HQ and HQ Service Battery (Minus Radar Section, Metro Section, Communications Platoon, 5th Battalion, 206th ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd Artillery (With Aviation Section) & Service Battery, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryWest Memphis
Det 1, HQ and HQ Service Battery (Radar Section, Metro Section, Communications Platoon, 5th Battalion, 206th ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 3rd Battalion, 206th Artillery (Honest John)Marianna
Battery A, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 206th ArtilleryBattery A, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryWynne
Battery B, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 206th ArtilleryBattery B, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryForrest City
Battery C, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 206th ArtilleryBattery C, 5th Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryHarrisburg
HQ and HQ Company, (Minus BN Recon, BN Mortar, 3 Company Mess Teams, BN Maintenance Platoon, Battalion Medical Platoon, plus chaplain and Personnel Section), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryHQ and HQ Company, 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryMalvern
Det 1, HQ and HQ Company, (BN Recon and BN Mortar), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryDet 1, HQ and HQ Company, (Ground Surveillance Sec. HQ Tank Sec, BN Scout Platoon, BN Mortar, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge Section, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArmorSheridan
Det 2, HQ and HQ Company, (BN Maintenance Platoon, Battalion Medical Platoon), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryHQ and HQ Company, (Minus Ground Surveillance Sec. HQ Tank Sec, BN Armd Cav, BN Mortar & Davy Crocket Platoon, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge Section, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArmorPine Bluff
Company A, (Minus 2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons, plus Company Mess Team) 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany C, 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryPrescot
Det 1, Company A (2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany A, 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryArkadelphia
Company B(Minus 2nd Rifle and 3rd Rifle Platoons, Plus Company Mess Team), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany B(−2nd Rifle and Weapons Platoon), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryTexarkana
Det 1, Company B(2nd Rifle and 3rd Rifle Platoons), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryDet 1, Company B(2nd Rifle Platoon and Weapons Platoon), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryHope
Company C, (Minus 2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons, Plus Company Mess Team), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryDet 1, HQ and HQ Company, (Ground Surveillance Sec, BN Recon, BN Mortar, & BN Anti-Tank Platoon), 1st Battalion, 153rd InfantryMena
Det 1, Company C, (2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons), 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry1121st Transportation Company (Light Truck)Dequeen
HQ and HQ Company, (Minus Ground Surveillance Section, BN Recon, BN Mortar & BN Medical Platoon), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryHQ and HQ Company, (Minus Ground Surveillance Section, BN Recon, BN Mortar & BN Anti-Tank Platoon), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantrySearcy
Det 1, HQ and HQ Company, (BN Mortar, BN Medical Platoon), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryDet 1, HQ and HQ Company, (Ground Surveillance Sec, BN Recon, BN Mortar & Davy Crockett, & BN Anti-Tank Platoon), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryNewport
Det 2, HQ and HQ Company, (Ground Surveillance Sec, BN Recon, BN Anti-Tank Platoon), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryHQ and HQ Company, 3rd Brigade, 39th Infantry DivisionBeebe
Company A (Minus 2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons, Plus Company Mess Team), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany A, 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryWalnut Ridge
Det 1, Company A (2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryBattery C, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryPiggott
Company B (Minus 2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons, Plus Company Mess Team), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany B, 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryBatesville
Det 1, Company B (2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryBattery A, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArtilleryAugusta
Company C (Minus 2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons and Weapons Platoon, Plus Company Mess Team), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryBattery B, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArtilleryBrinkley
Det 1, Company C (2nd Rifle Platoon), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryBattery A (Honest John Rocket)(SP), 3rd Rkt How BN, 206th ArtilleryHelena
Det 2, Company C (3rd Rifle Platoon), 2nd Battalion, 153rd InfantryBattery C (105mm)(Towed) 2nd Battalion, 206th ArtilleryWest Helena
HQ and HQ Company, (Minus Ground Surveillance Sec. BN Recon, BN Mortar Platoon, BN Anti Tank Platoon, Battalion Medical Platoon and 3 Company Mess Teams), 3rd Battalion, 153rd InfantryHQ and HQ Company, (Minus Ground Surveillance Sec. HQ Tank Sec, BN Armd Cav, BN Mortar & Davy Crocket Platoon, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge Section, 1st Battalion, 206th ArmorWarren
Det 1, HQ and HQ Company, (BN Recon, BN Mortar Platoon), 3rd Battalion, 153rd InfantryDet 1, HQ and HQ Company, 1st Battalion, 206th ArmorMagnolia
Det 2, HQ and HQ Company, (Ground Surveillance Sec. BN Anti Tank Platoon, Battalion Medical Platoon ), 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry295th Medical Company (Holding)Dermontt
Company A (Minus 2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons, Plus Company Mess Team), 3rd Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany A, 1st Battalion, 206th ArmorEl Dorado
Det 1, Company A (2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons), 3rd Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany C, 1st Battalion, 206th ArmorCrossett
Company B (Minus 2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons, Plus Company Mess Team), 3rd Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany C, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArmorFordyce
Det 1, Company B (2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons), 3rd Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany B, 1st Battalion, 206th ArmorCamden
Company C (Minus 2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons, Plus Company Mess Team), 3rd Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany A, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArmorMcGehee
Det 1, Company C (2nd and 3rd Rifle Platoons), 3rd Battalion, 153rd InfantryCompany B, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArmorDumas
HQ and HQ Battery, 142nd Artillery Group (With Aviation Section)HQ and HQ Battery, 142nd Artillery GroupFayetteville
HQ and HQ Battery (Minus LN Section, Commo Platoon, and AVN Section), 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryFort Smith
Det 1, HQ and HQ Battery (LN Section, Commo Platoon, and AVN Section), 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryService Battery, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryCharleston
Battery A, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery A, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryVan Buren
Battery B, 2nd Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtillerySiloam Springs
Battery C, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBattery C, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryOzark
Service Battery, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryService Battery, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryLincoln
HQ and HQ Battery (Minus Battery HQ, Admins Section, Survey Section, LN Section, and Medical Section), 1st Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryHQ and HQ Service Battery, 3rd Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryHarrison
Det 1, HQ and HQ Battery (Battery HQ, Admins Section, Survey Section, LN Section, and Medical Section), 1st Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryHQ and HQ Battery, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd Artillery(With Aviation Section)Fayetteville
Battery A, 1st Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery A, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBentonville
Battery B, 1st Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery C, 3rd Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtillerySpringdale
Battery C, 1st Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery C, 1st Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryRogers
Service Battery, 1st Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBattery B, 3rd Battalion, (105mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryBerryville
Headquarters and Headquarters Company (With Aviation Aug), 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Little Rock
Company A (Minus Field Cable Installation Platoon), 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Company A, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Hot Springs
Det 1, Company A (Field Cable Installation Platoon), 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area)(Army)Company C, 217th Engr BNDanville
Company B, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Company B, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Benton
Company C, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Company C, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Pine Bluff
Company D, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Company D, 212th Signal Battalion (Combat Area) (Army)Little Rock
HQ and HQ Company (Minus Intel Section, Support Section, Commo Section, Equipment Section, and BN Medical Section, 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company (Combat), 875th Engineer BattalionJonesboro
Det 1, HQ and HQ Company (Intel Section, Support Section, Commo Section, Equipment SEction, and BN Medical Section, 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)HQ and HQ Battery, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryParagould
Company A, 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Company A, 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Jonesboro
Company B, 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Company B, 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Jonesboro
Company C (Minus 2nd and 3rd Engineer Platoon), 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Battery A, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryMarked Tree
Det 1, Company C (2nd and 3rd Engineer Platoon), 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Company C, 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Jonesboro
Company D (Minus 2nd and 3rd Engineer Platoon), 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Battery B, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryBlytheville
Det 1, Company D (2nd and 3rd Engineer Platoon), 875th Engineer Battalion (Combat)Service Battery, 4th Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryRector
HQ and HQ Det, 125th Med BNHQ and Company A (SPT), 125th Med BN,Little Rock
148th Evacuation Hospital (Minus Medical Service and Dental Service, with Prof Comp)(Semimobile)148th Evacuation Hospital (with Prof Comp)Little Rock
Det 1, 148th Evacuation Hospital (Medical Service and Dental Service, with Prof Comp)(Semimobile)Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 101st Medical BattalionBooneville
216th Medical Company (Ambulance)216th Medical Company (Clearing)Lake Village
296th Medical Company (Ambulance)296th Medical Company (Armored)Booneville
204th Medical Detachment (Dental Services)(KJ)204th Medical Company (Dental Services)(KJ)North Little Rock
HQ and HQ Detachment, 217th Maintenance BattalionHQ and HQ Company 217th Engr BNRussellville
176th Light Equipment Maintenance Company (GS)(Minus Shop Office, CM-QM Equipment Repair Platoon, Engineer Equipment Repair Platoon, and SP Equipment-ADP Section)Company D, 217th Engr BNMorrilton
Det 1, 176th Light Equipment Maintenance Company (GS)(Shop Office, CM-QM Equipment Repair Patoon, Engineer Equipment Repair Platoon, and SP Equipment-ADP Section)Company B, 217th Engr BNDardanelle
172nd Heavy Equipment Maintenance Company(GS)172nd Engineer Company (Maintenance)(DS)Herber Springs
224th Light Maintenance Company (DS) (Minus Maintenance Platoon)Battery A, 3rd Battalion, (155mm)(Towed) 142nd ArtilleryMountain Home
Det1, 224th Light Maintenance Company (DS) (Maintenance Platoon)Company C (Forward Support), 739th Ordnance BattalionMarshall
HQ and HQ Detachment, 455th Transportation BattalionHQ and HQ Company, 2nd Battalion, 206th ArmorPine Bluff
1122nd Transportation Company404th Ordnance Company (Direct Automotive Support)Monticello
1123rd Transportation CompanyBattery B, 2nd Battalion, (8 inch)(SP) 142nd ArtilleryParis
106th Army Band (28 Piece)106th Army Band (28 Piece)Little Rock

1967 was the last whole sale reorganization of the Arkansas National Guard with virtually every unit being reorganized and restationed. Prior to 1967, reorganization and restationing occurred at the state level every few years (1946, 1959, 1964) After 1967 reorganizations and restationing occur much more often but involved fewer units on a yearly basis. This article will only refer to reorganizations after 1967 that affect a brigade or battalion headquarters.

Creation of the State Area Command (STARC)

In 1983, National Guard Bureau, in Memorandum, NGB-ARO-0 207-02, Organizational Authority 27–83, authorized the creation of the State Area Command which incorporated the State Headquarters Detachment, the Command and Control Headquarters and the Camp Robinson Training Site.

New UnitFormer UnitStation
Headquarters State Area Command, Arkansas Army National GuardHQ and HQ Detachment, Arkansas Army National GuardN. Little Rock
Det 1, Headquarters State Area Command, Arkansas Army National GuardCommand and Control Headquarters, Arkansas Army National GuardN. Little Rock
Det 2, Headquarters State Area Command, Arkansas Army National GuardArmy National Guard Training Site, Camp RobinsonN. Little Rock

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