169th Fires Brigade (United States)
The 169th Fires Brigade is an artillery brigade in the US Army National Guard. It is part of the Colorado Army National Guard. The 169th Fires Brigade is currently composed of:
- Headquarters & Headquarters Battery
- 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery (M270 MLRS)
- 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery (M-109) (KS ARNG)
- 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery (HIMARS) (KS ARNG)
- 2nd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery (M-198) (IL ARNG)
- 147th Brigade Support Battalion
- E Battery, 161st Field Artillery Regiment (Target Acquisition) (KS ARNG)
- 540th Network Signal Support Company
A tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) battery will be added in the future.
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