Since 2006, the motto DOCERE BELLUM ET PAX PACIS ("To Win War And Peace") inscribed on a banner at the bottom of the 181st Infantry Brigade Distinctive Unit Insignia has meant training United States Army Reserve and Army National Guard units to the same exacting standards as their active-duty counterparts during times of war and peace. Other aspects of the 181st Infantry Brigade unit crest, however, refer to the unit’s prior history as 91st Mechanized Reconnaissance Troop or 91st Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop, specifically the crossed rifle and saber. Additionally, a clevis (key) in the upper-right corner of the insignia is a symbol of the Brigade’s long history (it was first formed in 1917) and subsequent acquired knowledge as the key to winning the battle.
Better known as a unit crest or a DUI, the 181st Infantry Brigade unit crest was approved on 14 August 2007. G
uidance on wear of the DUI is found in DA Pamphlet 670-1, Section 21-22, "Distinctive unit insignia" and 21–3(d) and (e), "Beret" and "Garrison Cap," respectively.
Also referred to as the 181st Multifunctional Training Brigade, the 181st Infantry Brigade is operationally controlled by First Army and is headquartered at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. As of Autumn 2023, there are five Battalions assigned to the Brigade: the 1-338th, 1-340th, 1-383rd, and 2-361st are Transportation Support Battalions, while 2-411th provides Logistics Support.
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