1st Infantry Division Artillery

FA Journal, Nov-Dec, 2004

The Drumfire 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized) Artillery out of Germany--the Redlegs of the Big Red One--are conducting full-spectrum operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism In Iraq. Drumfire Soldiers are performing a myriad of tasks simultaneously within the Sunni-Triangle. They are serving as force FA headquarters, providing fires to the division, conducting counterfire operations across the division area of operations (AO), providing command and control of captured enemy ammunition (CEA) operations and executing AO responsibilities as maneuver units. Drumfire Soldiers are answering our nation's call. Duty First!

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1-5 FA Hamilton's Own is task organized under the 1st BCT as part of I MEF in the vicinity of Fallujah. The battalion is providing the 1st Division joint fires and operating as a maneuver task force.

1-6 FA The Centaurs transformed from a direct support artillery battalion to a maneuver task force and currently is conducting full-spectrum operations in Baqubah. Task Force 1-6 is a true combined arms outfit as a Field Artillery and maneuver headquarters. Insurgents have tested the task force many times and met with failure. The Centaurs--in partnership with the Iraqi Security Forces--continue to create a stable and secure environment for the people of Ba'qubah.

1-7 FA First Lightning assumed a dual role as a maneuver task force and a Field Artillery headquarters. Demonstrating the flexibility of the Redleg Soldier, Task Force 1-7 is responsible for Bayji and Ash Sharqat.

1-33 FA Golden Lions, the 1st Infantry Division's MLRS/TA battalion, normally provides rocket and missile fires to the division. In Iraq, it is securing CEA, maintaining a responsive counterfire capability and performing forward operating base (FOB) force protection duties.

The 1st Infantry Division Artillery remains engaged in both combat and stability and support operations in Iraq, helping to stabilize a free Iraq and fighting the Global War on Terrorism.

The Big Red One's versatile, flexible and capable Redlegs are getting the job done--Drumfire!