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Study Guide: The U.S. 4th Infantry Division: History, Organization, and Campaigns

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The U.S. 4th Infantry Division: History, Organization, and Campaigns Study Guide

General Information and Identification

The 4th Infantry Division, a major combat formation of the United States Army, is presently headquartered at Fort Carson, Colorado.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 4th Infantry Division is a major combat formation of the U.S. Army and is currently based at Fort Carson, Colorado.

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The "Ivy Division" nickname for the 4th Infantry Division is a reference to the Roman numeral for four (IV), with the ivy leaves representing tenacity and fidelity.

Answer: True

Explanation: The nickname "Ivy Division" is a wordplay on the Roman numeral IV, and the ivy leaves symbolize tenacity and fidelity, which also forms the basis of the division's motto.

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The motto of the 4th Infantry Division, "Steadfast and Loyal," is derived from its "Iron Horse" nickname.

Answer: False

Explanation: The motto "Steadfast and Loyal" is derived from the symbolism of the ivy leaf in its "Ivy Division" nickname, not the "Iron Horse" nickname.

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The 4th Infantry Division is a component of the III Armored Corps.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 4th Infantry Division is organizationally assigned to the III Armored Corps.

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Major General George H. Cameron is the current commander of the 4th Infantry Division.

Answer: False

Explanation: Major General George H. Cameron was the division's first commander during World War I. The current commander is Major General Patrick J. Ellis.

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An image in the source material depicts the distinctive insignia of the 4th Infantry Division.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source material includes an image of the division's insignia, which is a distinctive patch worn by its members.

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An image in the source shows a color guard from the 4th Infantry Division preparing to post the colors.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source includes a photograph of a color guard from the 4th Infantry Division preparing to post the colors.

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Where is the 4th Infantry Division currently based?

Answer: Fort Carson, Colorado

Explanation: The 4th Infantry Division is currently based at Fort Carson, Colorado, having returned there in 2009 after a 14-year period at Fort Hood, Texas.

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What do the nicknames "Ivy Division" and "Iron Horse" signify for the 4th Infantry Division?

Answer: Ivy signifies tenacity and fidelity, while Iron Horse emphasizes speed and power.

Explanation: The "Ivy" nickname is a play on the Roman numeral IV and symbolizes tenacity and fidelity. The "Iron Horse" nickname was adopted later to emphasize the division's speed and power.

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The 4th Infantry Division is part of which larger military formation?

Answer: III Armored Corps

Explanation: The 4th Infantry Division is a subordinate unit of the III Armored Corps.

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Who is identified as the current commander of the 4th Infantry Division?

Answer: Major General Patrick J. Ellis

Explanation: The source identifies the current commander of the 4th Infantry Division as Major General Patrick J. Ellis.

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According to the source, what does the included image of the 4th Infantry Division's insignia represent?

Answer: A distinctive patch worn by unit members

Explanation: The image represents the insignia of the 4th Infantry Division, which is a distinctive patch worn by members of the unit.

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An image in the source material shows a color guard from which unit preparing to post the colors?

Answer: 4th Infantry Division

Explanation: The image is captioned as showing a color guard from the 4th Infantry Division.

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World War I Era (1917-1921)

The 4th Division adopted its distinctive insignia of four ivy leaves at Camp Greene, North Carolina, where it was organized in November 1917.

Answer: True

Explanation: The division was organized on November 19, 1917, at Camp Greene, North Carolina, where it first adopted its distinctive four-leaf ivy insignia.

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Systematic training for the 4th Division in World War I began in early November 1917 under the command of Major General Walter Prosser.

Answer: False

Explanation: Systematic training began at the end of December 1917 under Major General George H. Cameron. Major General Walter Prosser commanded the division upon its reactivation for World War II in 1940.

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Before its overseas deployment in 1918, the 4th Division's personnel was completed by drafts totaling 10,000 men from various camps, including Custer, Grant, and Lewis.

Answer: True

Explanation: In March 1918, drafts totaling 10,000 men from Camps Custer, Grant, Lewis, Pike, and Travis were sent to complete the division's personnel before it deployed overseas.

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The 4th Division's World War I structure included the 7th and 8th Infantry Brigades, but not a dedicated field signal battalion.

Answer: False

Explanation: The division's World War I order of battle included the 7th and 8th Infantry Brigades, as well as the 8th Field Signal Battalion.

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During the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, the 4th Division's 8th Brigade played a key role by capturing Manheulles, contributing to the encirclement of German forces.

Answer: True

Explanation: As part of V Corps, the 4th Division's 8th Brigade successfully captured Manheulles, which helped close the Saint-Mihiel salient and encircle German forces.

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After World War I, the 4th Division occupied territory west of the Rhine, with its headquarters initially in Bad Bertrich.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the Armistice, the division marched into Germany to occupy territory west of the Rhine, establishing its initial headquarters in Bad Bertrich.

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Upon its return to the United States after World War I, the 4th Division was eventually transferred to Camp Lewis, Washington, for permanent station before its inactivation.

Answer: True

Explanation: After returning to the U.S. and discharging personnel, the division was transferred to Camp Lewis, Washington, in January 1920, where it was permanently stationed until its inactivation in 1921.

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During the interwar period, the 4th Division was maintained as an inactive unit, with its headquarters manned by Organized Reserve personnel.

Answer: True

Explanation: After its inactivation in 1921, the 4th Division was maintained as an inactive Regular Army unit, with its headquarters at Fort McPherson, Georgia, manned with Organized Reserve personnel for mobilization purposes.

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The 4th Division was initially organized and adopted its distinctive insignia at which location during World War I?

Answer: Camp Greene, North Carolina

Explanation: The division was organized on November 19, 1917, at Camp Greene, North Carolina, where it also adopted its four-leaf ivy insignia.

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When did systematic training for the 4th Division begin during World War I, and with approximately how many men?

Answer: End of December 1917, with 13,000 men

Explanation: Systematic training for the division began at the end of December 1917 with a force of approximately 13,000 men.

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Approximately how many men were drafted from Camps Custer, Grant, Lewis, Pike, and Travis to complete the 4th Division's personnel in March 1918?

Answer: 10,000

Explanation: In March 1918, drafts totaling 10,000 men from these specific camps were sent to complete the division's personnel.

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Which of the following regiments was part of the 7th Infantry Brigade within the 4th Division's World War I organizational structure?

Answer: 39th Infantry Regiment

Explanation: The 7th Infantry Brigade during World War I was composed of the 39th and 47th Infantry Regiments.

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In the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, the 4th Division was assigned to which corps within the First United States Army?

Answer: V Corps

Explanation: For the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, the 4th Division was assigned to V Corps as part of the First United States Army.

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After World War I, the 4th Division's initial occupation headquarters in Germany was located in which town?

Answer: Bad Bertrich

Explanation: Following the Armistice, the division's initial headquarters for occupation duty in Germany was established in Bad Bertrich.

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On what date was the 4th Division inactivated after World War I?

Answer: September 21, 1921

Explanation: After being stationed at Camp Lewis, Washington, the 4th Division was inactivated on September 21, 1921.

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Which camp was designated as the mobilization and training station for the 4th Division during the interwar period?

Answer: Camp McClellan, Alabama

Explanation: During the interwar period, Camp McClellan, Alabama, was designated as the mobilization and training station for the inactive 4th Division.

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World War II Era (1940-1946)

The 4th Division was reactivated for World War II at Fort Benning, Georgia, and later designated as the "4th Motorized Division."

Answer: True

Explanation: The division was reactivated on June 1, 1940, at Fort Benning and was officially designated the "4th Motorized Division" on July 11, 1941.

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Exercise Tiger was a successful, incident-free final dress rehearsal for the D-Day landings, with no significant casualties for the 4th Infantry Division.

Answer: False

Explanation: Exercise Tiger was a tragic incident where German E-boats attacked landing ships, resulting in the deaths of at least 749 members of the force, the division's greatest loss in connection with the D-Day landings.

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On D-Day, the 4th Infantry Division landed at Utah Beach, with its 8th Infantry Regiment claiming to be the first surface-borne Allied unit to hit the beaches.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 4th Infantry Division assaulted Utah Beach on June 6, 1944, and its 8th Infantry Regiment claimed to be the first surface-borne Allied unit to land.

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After D-Day, the 4th Infantry Division's primary objective was clearing the Cotentin peninsula and capturing Cherbourg.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the Normandy landings, the division cleared the Cotentin peninsula and participated in the capture of the vital port of Cherbourg on June 25, 1944.

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Ernest Hemingway and J. D. Salinger were both associated with the 4th Infantry Division during its advance through France and into Germany.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ernest Hemingway was with the 22nd Infantry Regiment, and J. D. Salinger was with the 12th Infantry Regiment during the division's advance after the liberation of Paris.

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The 4th Infantry Division participated in the Battle of Hurtgen Forest and later faced the German Ardennes Offensive during its World War II operations in Europe.

Answer: True

Explanation: The division engaged in heavy fighting in the Battle of Hurtgen Forest and later held its lines against the German Ardennes Offensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge.

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The 4th Infantry Division's World War II order of battle included the 8th, 12th, and 22nd Infantry Regiments.

Answer: True

Explanation: The core infantry components of the 4th Infantry Division during World War II were the 8th, 12th, and 22nd Infantry Regiments.

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With 22,660 battle casualties, the 4th Infantry Division had the highest number of casualties for any U.S. infantry division engaged in only one theater during World War II.

Answer: True

Explanation: The division's 22,660 total battle casualties over 299 days of combat was the highest for any U.S. infantry division that fought in a single campaign or theater during the war.

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An image in the source shows American assault troops from the 8th Infantry Regiment landing in Northern France on D-Day.

Answer: True

Explanation: The image caption identifies the troops as being from Colonel James Van Fleet's 8th Infantry Regiment, part of the 4th Infantry Division, landing on June 9, 1944.

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An image in the source material shows men of the 4th Infantry Division moving off the Utah Beachhead on D-Day.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source includes a photograph explicitly captioned as depicting men of the 4th Infantry Division moving off the Utah Beachhead on D-Day.

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On what date was the 4th Division reactivated for World War II?

Answer: June 1, 1940

Explanation: The 4th Division was reactivated on June 1, 1940, at Fort Benning, Georgia, in preparation for World War II.

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What was the name of the D-Day dress rehearsal where the 4th Infantry Division suffered significant losses due to German E-boat attacks?

Answer: Exercise Tiger

Explanation: During Exercise Tiger, a D-Day rehearsal, German E-boats attacked landing ships, resulting in the deaths of at least 749 members of the force.

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On D-Day, the 4th Infantry Division landed at which specific beach in Normandy?

Answer: Utah Beach

Explanation: The 4th Infantry Division assaulted the northern coast of German-held France, landing at Utah Beach on June 6, 1944.

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Which city did the 4th Infantry Division participate in capturing on June 25, 1944, after the Normandy landings?

Answer: Cherbourg

Explanation: After clearing the Cotentin peninsula, the division participated in the capture of the vital port city of Cherbourg on June 25, 1944.

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In which battle did the 4th Infantry Division face the German Ardennes Offensive on December 16, 1944?

Answer: Battle of the Bulge

Explanation: While in Luxembourg, the division faced the German Ardennes Offensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge, and successfully held its lines.

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Which of the following infantry regiments was part of the 4th Infantry Division's order of battle during World War II?

Answer: 22nd Infantry Regiment

Explanation: The division's World War II order of battle included the 8th, 12th, and 22nd Infantry Regiments.

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What was the total number of battle casualties suffered by the 4th Infantry Division in World War II?

Answer: 22,660

Explanation: The 4th Infantry Division suffered a total of 22,660 battle casualties, including 4,097 killed in action, over 299 days of combat in World War II.

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According to the source, which specific unit of the 4th Infantry Division is identified in an image depicting American assault troops landing in Northern France on June 9, 1944?

Answer: 8th Infantry Regiment

Explanation: The image caption identifies the troops as being from Colonel James Van Fleet's 8th Infantry Regiment, part of the 4th Infantry Division.

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An image in the source material depicts men of which unit moving off the Utah Beachhead on D-Day?

Answer: 4th Infantry Division

Explanation: The image is captioned as showing men of the 4th Infantry Division moving off the Utah Beachhead on D-Day.

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Cold War and Vietnam Era (1947-1990)

The 4th Infantry Division was reactivated as a training division at Fort Ord, California, in July 1947, after its deactivation in 1946.

Answer: True

Explanation: After being deactivated on March 5, 1946, the division was reactivated on July 15, 1947, as a training division at Fort Ord, California.

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The 4th Infantry Division was the first of four U.S. divisions committed to NATO during the early Cold War, deploying to Germany in 1951.

Answer: True

Explanation: In May 1951, the division deployed to Germany, becoming the first of four U.S. divisions committed to NATO during the early Cold War.

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The 4th Infantry Division was reorganized as a Pentomic Division in 1957, which involved inactivating its infantry regiments and forming battle groups.

Answer: True

Explanation: On April 1, 1957, the division was reorganized as a Pentomic Division, a structure that involved inactivating its three infantry regiments and reorganizing their elements into five infantry battle groups.

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The 4th Infantry Division deployed to Camp Enari, Pleiku, Vietnam, for the Vietnam War in September 1966.

Answer: True

Explanation: The division deployed from Fort Lewis, Washington, to Camp Enari in Pleiku, Vietnam, on September 25, 1966.

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The 4th Infantry Division's 3rd Brigade was detached to operate in Tây Ninh Province, while its other two brigades operated in the Central Highlands.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the Vietnam War, two of the division's brigades operated in the Central Highlands, while the 3rd Brigade was sent to Tây Ninh Province to participate in Operations Attleboro and Junction City.

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The 4th Infantry Division incurred 2,531 killed in action and 15,229 wounded in action during the Vietnam War.

Answer: True

Explanation: The total casualties for the 4th Infantry Division during its service in the Vietnam War were 2,531 killed in action and 15,229 wounded in action.

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The REFORGER exercises, in which the 4th Infantry Division participated, aimed to practice the rapid deployment of U.S. forces to Europe to deter Communist threats during the Cold War.

Answer: True

Explanation: REFORGER (Return of Forces to Germany) exercises were conducted to practice the rapid deployment and integration of U.S. forces in Europe as part of the Cold War mission to deter Communist threats.

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The acronym ROAD, as depicted in an organizational chart, stands for "Reorganization Objective Army Division."

Answer: True

Explanation: The source includes an organizational chart for a ROAD division, where the acronym stands for Reorganization Objective Army Division.

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In 1989, the 4th Infantry Division was organized as a Mechanized Infantry Division, as shown in an image in the source.

Answer: True

Explanation: An image in the source material depicts the division's structure in 1989, identifying it as a Mechanized Infantry Division.

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When was the 4th Infantry Division reactivated as a training division after World War II?

Answer: July 15, 1947

Explanation: After its deactivation in March 1946, the division was reactivated as a training division at Fort Ord, California, on July 15, 1947.

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In what year did the 4th Infantry Division deploy to Germany as the first U.S. division committed to NATO during the early Cold War?

Answer: 1951

Explanation: The division deployed to Germany in May 1951, becoming the first of four U.S. divisions committed to NATO in the early years of the Cold War.

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What type of division was the 4th Infantry Division reorganized into on April 1, 1957?

Answer: Pentomic Division

Explanation: On April 1, 1957, the division was reorganized as a Pentomic Division, a new structure based on five battle groups.

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The main body of the 4th Infantry Division deployed to Vietnam from which U.S. base?

Answer: Fort Lewis, Washington

Explanation: The division deployed from Fort Lewis, Washington, to Camp Enari, Pleiku, Vietnam, on September 25, 1966.

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Which operation did the 4th Infantry Division's 3rd Brigade participate in within Tây Ninh Province during the Vietnam War?

Answer: Operation Junction City

Explanation: The division's 3rd Brigade was sent to Tây Ninh Province to participate in Operation Attleboro and Operation Junction City.

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How many soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division were killed in action during the Vietnam War?

Answer: 2,531

Explanation: During its service in the Vietnam War, the 4th Infantry Division suffered 2,531 killed in action.

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After returning from the Vietnam War, the 4th Infantry Division was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, and adopted which nickname?

Answer: Ironhorse

Explanation: After returning from Vietnam to Fort Carson in 1970, the division adopted the nickname "Ironhorse" to emphasize its speed and power.

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What does the acronym REFORGER stand for, in the context of the 4th Infantry Division's Cold War exercises?

Answer: Return of Forces to Germany

Explanation: REFORGER stands for Return of Forces to Germany, which were annual exercises to practice the rapid deployment of U.S. forces to Europe.

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According to the source, what does the acronym ROAD stand for in the context of a division's organization chart?

Answer: Reorganization Objective Army Division

Explanation: An image of a standard organization chart identifies ROAD as standing for Reorganization Objective Army Division.

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What type of division was the 4th Infantry Division organized as in 1989, according to an image in the source?

Answer: Mechanized Infantry Division

Explanation: An image depicting the division's structure in 1989 shows that it was organized as a Mechanized Infantry Division.

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Post-Cold War and Global War on Terror (1995-Present)

The 4th Infantry Division was reflagged at Fort Hood, Texas, in 1995 to lead the Army's Force XXI modernization program by testing new combat strategies and equipment.

Answer: True

Explanation: In December 1995, the division was reflagged at Fort Hood to become an experimental division for the Force XXI program, testing and fielding advanced digital equipment, weaponry, and doctrine.

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The 4th Infantry Division's original plan for the 2003 Iraq War involved spearheading an advance from Turkey, but this was prevented by the Turkish Parliament's refusal.

Answer: True

Explanation: The division was scheduled to advance from Turkey into northern Iraq, but the plan was changed after the Turkish Parliament refused to grant permission for the operation.

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After the change in plans for the 2003 invasion, the 4th Infantry Division deployed to the Sunni Triangle, establishing its headquarters in Tikrit.

Answer: True

Explanation: The division deployed to the northern area of the Sunni Triangle, with its headquarters located at FOB Ironhorse in Saddam Hussein's former palaces in Tikrit.

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Elements of the 4th Infantry Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team participated in Operation Red Dawn, which resulted in the capture of Saddam Hussein.

Answer: True

Explanation: On December 13, 2003, elements of the division's 1st Brigade Combat Team, along with special operations forces, participated in Operation Red Dawn, leading to Saddam Hussein's capture.

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The 4th Infantry Division was criticized for its belligerent stance during its initial Iraq deployment, which some argued was ineffective in quelling the insurgency.

Answer: True

Explanation: Some critics argued that the division's stance was belligerent and lacked a 'hearts and minds' approach, making it less effective against the insurgency. The division's command defended its approach as necessary for the high-threat environment of the Sunni Triangle.

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Operation Planet X and Operation Red Dawn were among the significant operations conducted by the 4th Infantry Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom I.

Answer: True

Explanation: The division conducted numerous named operations during its first tour in Iraq, including Operation Planet X in May 2003 and Operation Red Dawn in December 2003.

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The highest number of 4th Infantry Division soldiers killed in Iraq during a single deployment period was 235, occurring in 2005-2006.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the 2005-2006 deployment, 235 soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division/Multi-National Division – Baghdad were killed, the highest number for any of its deployment periods in Iraq.

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In July 2009, the 4th Infantry Division relocated from Fort Hood, Texas, back to Fort Carson, Colorado.

Answer: True

Explanation: After 14 years at Fort Hood, the division headquarters completed its return to Fort Carson in July 2009, where it had previously been stationed from 1970 to 1995.

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The 3rd Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division deployed to southern Iraq in 2010-2011, primarily serving in an "Advise and Assist" role.

Answer: True

Explanation: During its 2010-2011 deployment, the 3rd Brigade's role was to advise and assist in training Iraqi forces to assume responsibility for security in southern Iraq.

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The 4th Brigade Combat Team deployed to Afghanistan in May 2009, with its 1st Battalion 12th Infantry Regiment operating in the Arghandab River Valley, known as "The Heart of Darkness."

Answer: True

Explanation: In May 2009, the 4th BCT deployed to Afghanistan, and its 1-12 Infantry Regiment operated in the Arghandab River Valley, an area known as the birthplace of the Taliban.

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The Battle of Kamdesh resulted in the awarding of the Medal of Honor to two living servicemen, a first in 50 years.

Answer: True

Explanation: For their bravery during the Battle of Kamdesh on October 3, 2009, two living servicemen received the Medal of Honor, the first time this had occurred in 50 years.

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The 4th Infantry Division's involvement in Operation Inherent Resolve included multiple deployments to Iraq and Southwest Asia to counter the Islamic State.

Answer: True

Explanation: The division's participation in Operation Inherent Resolve involved several deployments, including a nine-month deployment in 2015 and subsequent deployments by its 3rd ABCT and 1st SBCT.

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The 4th Infantry Division's 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team deployed to Europe in 2016 as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve to deter Russian aggression.

Answer: True

Explanation: In November 2016, approximately 4,000 soldiers from the 3rd ABCT deployed to Europe for Operation Atlantic Resolve, a mission aimed at deterring potential Russian aggression.

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An image in the source shows a 4th Infantry Division soldier in Iraq manning an M240 machine gun.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source includes a photograph of a 4th Infantry Division soldier in Iraq who is depicted manning an M240 machine gun.

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A video still in the source shows 4th Infantry Division artillery crews performing live fire training with M109A6 Paladin howitzers in Latvia.

Answer: True

Explanation: The video still shows M109A6 Paladin howitzer crews from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conducting live fire training in Latvia in July 2022.

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At which location was the 4th Infantry Division reflagged in December 1995 to become an experimental division for Force XXI?

Answer: Fort Hood, Texas

Explanation: In December 1995, the division was reflagged at Fort Hood, Texas, to lead the Army's Force XXI modernization program.

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Why did the 4th Infantry Division's original plan to advance into northern Iraq from Turkey in 2003 change?

Answer: The Turkish Parliament refused permission for the operation.

Explanation: The original plan was changed because the Turkish Parliament refused to grant permission for the U.S. to stage the operation from its territory.

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Where was the 4th Infantry Division's headquarters located during its initial deployment to Iraq in 2003?

Answer: FOB Ironhorse in Tikrit

Explanation: The division's headquarters was located at FOB Ironhorse in Saddam Hussein's former palaces in Tikrit.

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Which operation, involving elements of the 4th Infantry Division, led to the capture of Saddam Hussein?

Answer: Operation Red Dawn

Explanation: On December 13, 2003, elements of the 1st Brigade Combat Team participated in Operation Red Dawn, which resulted in the capture of Saddam Hussein.

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What was a primary criticism directed at the 4th Infantry Division's approach during its initial deployment in Iraq?

Answer: Its belligerent stance and lack of a 'hearts and minds' approach.

Explanation: Some critics described the division's stance as belligerent and argued its lack of a 'hearts and minds' approach was ineffective in quelling the insurgency.

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Which of the following operations was conducted by the 4th Infantry Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom I?

Answer: Operation Ivy Serpent

Explanation: Operation Ivy Serpent, conducted from July 12-21, 2003, was one of many significant operations carried out by the division during its first tour in Iraq.

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How many 4th Infantry Division/Multi-National Division – Baghdad soldiers were killed during the 2005–2006 deployment period in Iraq?

Answer: 235

Explanation: During the 2005-2006 deployment period, 235 soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division/Multi-National Division – Baghdad lost their lives.

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From which base did the 4th Infantry Division relocate in July 2009, ending a 14-year period there?

Answer: Fort Hood, Texas

Explanation: In July 2009, the division completed its relocation from Fort Hood, Texas, where it had been based for 14 years, back to Fort Carson, Colorado.

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What was the primary role of the 3rd Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division during its deployment to southern Iraq from March 2010 to March 2011?

Answer: Serving in an "Advise and Assist" role

Explanation: The 3rd Brigade served in an "Advise and Assist" role, helping to train and prepare Iraqi forces to assume responsibility for security in southern Iraq.

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In what year did the 4th Brigade Combat Team deploy to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom X?

Answer: 2009

Explanation: The 4th Brigade Combat Team deployed in May 2009 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom X for a 12-month combat rotation.

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Which battle saw Bravo Troop 3-61 Cavalry become the most decorated unit of the Afghanistan War?

Answer: Battle of Kamdesh

Explanation: For its bravery during the Battle of Kamdesh on October 3, 2009, Bravo Troop 3-61 Cavalry became the most decorated unit of the Afghanistan War.

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What was the primary objective of Operation Inherent Resolve, in which the 4th Infantry Division participated?

Answer: To support the military intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Explanation: Operation Inherent Resolve aimed to support the military intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

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Approximately how many soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division's 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team deployed to Europe for Operation Atlantic Resolve in November 2016?

Answer: 4,000

Explanation: On November 3, 2016, approximately 4,000 soldiers from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team were deployed to Europe for Operation Atlantic Resolve.

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According to the source, what type of weapon is a 4th Infantry Division soldier depicted manning in an image from Iraq?

Answer: M240 machine gun

Explanation: An image of a 4th Infantry Division soldier in Iraq depicts the soldier manning an M240 machine gun.

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What type of artillery equipment is featured in a video still showing 4th Infantry Division crews performing live fire training in Latvia?

Answer: M109A6 Paladin howitzers

Explanation: The video still shows artillery crews from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team training with M109A6 Paladin howitzers.

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Current Organizational Structure

The 4th Infantry Division's current structure includes four brigade combat teams, all of which are Stryker brigades.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 4th Infantry Division's current structure includes two Stryker Brigade Combat Teams and one Armored Brigade Combat Team, not four Stryker brigades.

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The 4th Infantry Division's current organization includes two Stryker Brigade Combat Teams and one Armored Brigade Combat Team.

Answer: True

Explanation: The division is currently composed of three brigade combat teams: two Stryker BCTs and one Armor BCT, along with other supporting brigades.

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The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, known as "Raiders," includes the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment is one of the subordinate units of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

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The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (Mountain Warrior) includes the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment is part of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, not the 2nd.

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The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, known as "Iron," includes the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment is one of the subordinate units of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team.

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An image in the source material displays the projected organizational structure of the 4th Infantry Division for April 2025.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source includes an image that depicts the projected organization of the 4th Infantry Division as of April 2025.

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Which of the following is NOT a primary component of the 4th Infantry Division's current structure?

Answer: A separate special operations group

Explanation: The division's structure includes a headquarters battalion, brigade combat teams, a combat aviation brigade, and a sustainment brigade, but not a separate special operations group.

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Which of the following is a component of the 4th Infantry Division's current organizational structure?

Answer: 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team

Explanation: The division's current organization includes the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, along with two Stryker Brigade Combat Teams and other supporting brigades.

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Which of these battalions is part of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team (Raiders)?

Answer: 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment

Explanation: The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team includes the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, among its subordinate units.

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Which of the following units is part of the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (Mountain Warrior)?

Answer: 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment

Explanation: The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team includes the 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, among its subordinate units.

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Which cavalry regiment squadron is part of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team (Iron)?

Answer: 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment

Explanation: The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team includes the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, as its cavalry component.

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An image in the source material depicts the 4th Infantry Division's organization as of what future date?

Answer: April 2025

Explanation: The image shows the projected organization of the 4th Infantry Division as of April 2025.

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Campaigns, Decorations, and Honors

The 4th Brigade Combat Team was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for its actions in Afghanistan, which is the second highest unit decoration for U.S. Army units.

Answer: True

Explanation: For its actions during its deployment to Afghanistan, the 4th Brigade Combat Team received the Valorous Unit Award, the second highest unit decoration in the U.S. Army.

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The 4th Infantry Division received campaign credits for Normandy and Northern France during World War I.

Answer: False

Explanation: Normandy and Northern France were World War II campaigns. The division's World War I campaign credits include Aisne-Marne, Saint-Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne.

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The 4th Infantry Division's World War II campaign credits include Normandy and Ardennes-Alsace.

Answer: True

Explanation: Among its five World War II campaign credits, the 4th Infantry Division is recognized for participation in the Normandy and Ardennes-Alsace campaigns.

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The 4th Infantry Division's Vietnam War campaign credits include Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

Answer: False

Explanation: Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn were campaigns in Iraq. The division's Vietnam campaign credits include Tet Counteroffensive and Sanctuary Counteroffensive.

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The 4th Infantry Division received campaign participation credits for both "Liberation of Iraq" and "Operation New Dawn" during its service in Iraq.

Answer: True

Explanation: The division's campaign credits for Operation Iraqi Freedom include the "Liberation of Iraq" (2003) and "Operation New Dawn" (2010-2011), among others.

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The 4th Infantry Division's campaign credits for Operation Enduring Freedom include "Iraqi Sovereignty" and "National Resolution."

Answer: False

Explanation: "Iraqi Sovereignty" and "National Resolution" are credits for Operation Iraqi Freedom. The division's credits for Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) include Consolidation II, Consolidation III, and Transition I.

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The 4th Infantry Division has received Presidential Unit Citations for actions in Pleiku Province and Dak To District.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1st Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division received Presidential Unit Citations for its actions in both Pleiku Province and Dak To District during the Vietnam War.

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The 4th Infantry Division received a Meritorious Unit Award for its actions in Vietnam from 1966-1969.

Answer: False

Explanation: The division received the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for its service in Vietnam from 1966-1969. Its Meritorious Unit Awards were for service in Iraq.

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The 4th Infantry Division received the Belgian Fourragere 1940 and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm.

Answer: True

Explanation: Among its foreign decorations, the division was awarded the Belgian Fourragere 1940 for its actions in Belgium and the Ardennes, and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for its service in Vietnam.

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William Shemin is the sole Medal of Honor recipient associated with the 4th Infantry Division from World War I.

Answer: True

Explanation: William Shemin, who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously in 2015, is the only recipient listed for the 4th Infantry Division from World War I.

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Marcario Garcia and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. are listed as Medal of Honor recipients associated with the 4th Infantry Division from World War II.

Answer: True

Explanation: The list of Medal of Honor recipients for the division from World War II includes both Marcario Garcia and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (posthumously).

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All Medal of Honor recipients associated with the 4th Infantry Division from the Vietnam War were awarded posthumously.

Answer: False

Explanation: While many were awarded posthumously, Dwight H. Johnson and David H. McNerney were living recipients of the Medal of Honor for their actions with the division in Vietnam.

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Clinton L. Romesha and Ty Carter are Medal of Honor recipients associated with the 4th Infantry Division from the Afghanistan War.

Answer: True

Explanation: Clinton L. Romesha and Ty Carter are two of the three Medal of Honor recipients listed for the division's service in the Afghanistan War.

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What unit decoration, the second highest for U.S. Army units, was awarded to the 4th Brigade Combat Team for its actions in Afghanistan?

Answer: Valorous Unit Award

Explanation: For its actions during its deployment to Afghanistan, the 4th Brigade Combat Team was awarded the Valorous Unit Award.

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Which of the following is a World War I campaign participation credit for the 4th Infantry Division?

Answer: Meuse-Argonne

Explanation: The 4th Infantry Division received five campaign credits for World War I, including Aisne-Marne, Saint-Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne.

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Which World War II campaign credit for the 4th Infantry Division specifically notes "(with arrowhead)"?

Answer: Normandy

Explanation: The division's campaign credit for Normandy is noted "(with arrowhead)," signifying its participation in an assault landing.

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Which of the following is a campaign participation credit for the 4th Infantry Division in the Vietnam War?

Answer: Tet Counteroffensive

Explanation: The division received numerous campaign credits for its service in Vietnam, including the Tet Counteroffensive.

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Which of the following is a campaign participation credit for the 4th Infantry Division in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)?

Answer: Consolidation III

Explanation: The division's campaign credits for Operation Enduring Freedom include Consolidation II, Consolidation III, and Transition I.

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For which location did the 3rd Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division receive a Presidential Unit Citation?

Answer: Suoi Tre

Explanation: The 3rd Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division received a Presidential Unit Citation for its actions at Suoi Tre.

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For which period did the 4th Infantry Division Headquarters receive a Meritorious Unit Award for service in Iraq?

Answer: 2005-06

Explanation: The Division Headquarters received Meritorious Unit Awards for four separate periods in Iraq, including 2005-06.

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Which of the following unit decorations did the 4th Infantry Division receive for its involvement in Force XXI Test and Evaluation?

Answer: Army Superior Unit Award

Explanation: Selected units of the division received the Army Superior Unit Award for their role in the Force XXI Test and Evaluation from 1995-1996.

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Who is the sole Medal of Honor recipient associated with the 4th Infantry Division from World War I, as listed in the source?

Answer: William Shemin

Explanation: William Shemin, who was awarded the medal posthumously in 2015, is the only Medal of Honor recipient listed for the division from World War I.

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Which of the following individuals is a Medal of Honor recipient associated with the 4th Infantry Division from World War II?

Answer: George L. Mabry, Jr.

Explanation: The list of World War II Medal of Honor recipients for the division includes George L. Mabry, Jr., Marcario Garcia, Bernard J. Ray, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., and Pedro Cano.

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Which of these individuals is a Medal of Honor recipient associated with the 4th Infantry Division from the Vietnam War?

Answer: Dwight H. Johnson

Explanation: Dwight H. Johnson is one of twelve Medal of Honor recipients listed for the division's service in the Vietnam War.

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Which of the following individuals is a Medal of Honor recipient associated with the 4th Infantry Division from the Afghanistan War?

Answer: Florent A. Groberg

Explanation: The list of Afghanistan War Medal of Honor recipients for the division includes Florent A. Groberg, Clinton L. Romesha, and Ty Carter.

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