Organization
The 130th Engineer Brigade is a subordinate unit of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command which is in turn subordinate to United States Army Pacific. It provides engineering assistance to US forces stationed throughout the Pacific Ocean region.
The Brigade's Headquarters and Headquarters Company is stationed at Schofield Barracks and permanently commands two subordinate battalions. The 65th Engineer Battalion and the 84th Engineer Battalion are both located at Schofield Barracks. The total force of the brigade and its subordinate elements is approximately 1,600. As the brigade is modular in nature, it is able to take command and control of more units when deployed.
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