The 193rd Infantry Brigade, headquartered at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, is a key unit in the U.S. Army’s Initial Entry Training mission, responsible for turning civilians into Soldiers. With a legacy dating back to the Panama Canal Zone, combat service in Operation Just Cause, and the motto “No Ground to Give,” the 193rd continues to shape the Army’s future. Airborne Apparel Company is proud to offer reproductions and unique designs that celebrate the legacy of the 193rd Infantry Brigade.
The 193rd Infantry Brigade was originally constituted on 24 June 1922 and has undergone multiple redesignations and activations. In the early 1960s, the brigade was activated in the Panama Canal Zone (8 August 1962) to provide ground defense of the Canal and U.S. interests in Central America.
During this Panama assignment, the brigade participated in Operation Just Cause (December 1989) where it played a significant role as Task Force Bayonet, securing key areas and executing combat operations in the Panama City region.
Transition to Training Mission
After the drawdown in Panama and subsequent inactivation, the 193rd was reactivated on 31 January 2007 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, with a new mission: serving as a brigade of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and overseeing Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Reception Operations.
Today the brigade conducts reception, in-processing, and initial military training for new recruits, preparing them to become disciplined, physically capable, and mentally ready Soldiers entering the operational force.
Current Role & Structure
The 193rd focuses on:
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Reception Operations: processing new accessions into the Army.
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Basic Combat Training (BCT): training recruits for 10-week cycles on fundamentals of infantry skills, physical fitness, marksmanship, land navigation, and warrior ethos.
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Leader and cadre development: instilling warfighting mindset, discipline, and readiness among trainees and drill sergeants.
Key subordinate units include the 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry; 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry; 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry; 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry; and 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry—each tasked with execution of BCT cycles.
Identity & Legacy
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Motto: “No Ground to Give.”
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Stationed at: Fort Jackson, South Carolina
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The brigade retains the heritage of its service in the Panama Canal Zone and its combat role in 1989, yet its modern mission is focused on shaping the next generation of U.S. Army Soldiers.
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The switch from “combat brigade” to “training brigade” reflects Army evolution: ensuring readiness not only in war but also in the quality of every individual entering service.
Enduring Significance
The 193rd Infantry Brigade demonstrates that the Army’s strength begins in training. While its past includes defense missions and combat operations, its present and future lie in preparing Soldiers for the challenges ahead. In that mission, the brigade lives up to its “No Ground to Give” ethos—ensuring that the U.S. Army never loses the foundational battle of building capable, committed, and resilient Soldiers.
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