316th Cavalry Brigade
| 316th Cavalry Brigade | |
|---|---|
316th Cavalry Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | September, 1942 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Regular Army |
| Role | Training |
| Size | 1,100 |
| Part of | U.S. Army Armor School |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Benning, Georgia |
| Motto(s) | "Perditor-Oris" (Latin: Destroyer) |
| Colors | Scarlet and White |
| Engagements | World War II Cold War |
| Decorations | Army Superior Unit Award 2010-2011 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Justin D. Harper |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Jeffrey C. Davis |
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The 316th Cavalry Brigade of the United States Army is the brigade responsible for the training of U.S. Army Cavalry and Armor officers and non-commissioned officers. The 16th Cavalry Regiment was redesignated as this unit in July 2010. The 316th Cavalry Brigade is currently assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia, in accordance with the Base Realignment and Closure of 2005.