218th Infantry Regiment (United States)

218th Infantry Regiment

Coat of arms
Active Circa 1946-present
Country  United States
Branch South Carolina Army National Guard
Type Regional Training Institute
Garrison/HQ Columbia, South Carolina
Motto(s) "Constans Animis" meaning "Steadfast of Purpose"
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Role

The 218th Infantry Regiment, now known simply as the 218th Regiment, is a regiment of the South Carolina Army National Guard. It serves as the RTI (Regional Training Institute) for the state's National Guard units.[1] The 1st Battalion conducts 12N (Horizontal Construction Engineer) training. The 2nd Battalion conducts OCS (Officer Candidate School) training. The 3rd Battalion conducts ALC (Advanced Leader Course) and NCO (Non-commissioned officer) Academy training.[2] The 4th Battalion is a "general studies" Battalion, and conducts training to support 31B (Military Police), 88M (Motor Transport Operator), Army Basic Instructor Course, and the Pre-Command Course. Lastly, the 5th Battalion conducts 25U (Signal Support Systems Specialist) and 25B (Information technology specialist) training.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.scguard.com/resources/218th-regiment-leadership/
  2. ↑ http://www.scguard.com/resources/218th-regiment-leadership/
  3. ↑ http://www.scguard.com/resources/218th-regiment-leadership/
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