196th Infantry Brigade (United States)
| 196th Infantry Brigade | |
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| Active | 1921–1946 1966–1972 1998–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Role | Combat Training Center |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Shafter |
| Nickname(s) | Chargers (special designation) Burning artillery slow-match |
| Engagements | World War II {defended Hawaii} Vietnam War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Matthew P. Leclair |
| Notable commanders | Joseph C. McDonough |
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The 196th Infantry Brigade ("Chargers"), also known as the Charger Brigade was first formed on 24 June 1921 as part of the United States Army Reserve's 98th Division with the responsibility of training soldiers.