DoD Announces Force Adjustments
May 08, 2007

The Department of Defense announced today additional major units scheduled to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The announcement involves 10 brigade combat teams consisting of approximately 35,000 personnel.

These units will deploy as replacement forces for formations currently operating in Iraq. The deployment window for these units will begin in August 2007 and continue through the end of the year.

These deployments will provide commanders in Iraq the flexibility to maintain the appropriate level of effort based on their assessment of the security situation on the ground.

Specific units receiving deployment orders include:

• 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.
• 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
• 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
• 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
• 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Polk, La.
• 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
• 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.
• 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
• 2nd Cavalry Regiment (Stryker), Vilseck, Germany.
• 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

These deployments reflect the continued commitment of the United States to the security of the Iraqi people. The Department recognizes the continued sacrifices of these units and their family members.

DoD will continue to announce major unit deployments as units are identified and given deployment orders. For information on the units announced today or other units involved in this rotation, please contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.