How do I find out all the "B" C/T/B names within III Corps?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:45:47 -0500

I'm in the process of renaming my Company, but it must be different from every other "B" Company/Troop/Battery within III Corps. Anyone know the best way to find out which already exist? Is there a website? I had no luck on III Corps' website or Army History websites. Thanks!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2017 2:49 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:49:29 -0500

Sir, perhaps the III Corps PAO might know....worth a shot, anyway.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2017 2:58 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:58:12 -0500

III Corps has a historian. We had to coordinate with them when 4th Sustainment Brigade moved under 1st Cavalry Division and absorbed the lineage of 15th Sustainment Brigade. The historian might have information down to the company level.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Feb 8 at 2017 3:01 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:01:33 -0500

When we reactivated our "C" company, Cobras! we physically went to G1, found out what they had as official call signs on record and then cross referenced that with the Signals folks. To say it was anything short of a pain would be lying but it turned out well. (the name was chosen by the CO/1SG and troops) They had a painting of a Cobra and the Co and 1SG had coins made for the plank holders, they did a very nice job of using it as a moral booster.

Response by Maj John Bell made Feb 8 at 2017 3:02 PM

Maj John Bell — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:02:18 -0500

What, what, what...? The concept of naming a company is new to me. In the Marines, 1st Battalions had Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta. 2nd Battalions had Echo, Fox, Golf and Hotel, 3rd Battalions had India, Kilo, Lima, and Mike. Didn't matter what Regiment. (Delta, Hotel, and Mike were all decommissioned sometime before I got in and none of us was secure enough in our masculinity to be in Juliette Company). Is it just that we don't have as good a memory as you dog soldiers or are we less flashy since we don't have near as many choices what "hat" to wear to formation?

Response by CPT Ryan H. made Feb 8 at 2017 3:02 PM

CPT Ryan H. — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:02:26 -0500

I don't think that data exists in a centralized location. Heraldry wouldn't track that either I don't think.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Feb 8 at 2017 3:03 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:03:40 -0500

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member To the best of my knowledge, III Corps has no naming convention for units, nor official processes.. neither is there a centralized database to search.

As there is no official process (that i know of), what or who is mandating "it must be different from every other "B" Company/Troop/Battery within III Corps" Is that a III Corps Memo? If so, signed by who, dated when?

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 8 at 2017 3:22 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:22:23 -0500

Probably easier to call them. It is just III Corps. Trawl the websites first. Be advised that each company commander can just change unless enumerated by the Army History Center or TIOH

Response by MSG David Rogers III made Feb 8 at 2017 3:32 PM

MSG David Rogers III — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:32:31 -0500

Just please..... no more "Bulldogs"! There are millions of Military "Bulldog" companies, troops, batteries, etc. (as is Cobras and Headhunters)

Many years ago, I had a First Sergeant from Wisconsin, and when we re-flagged from E to B Battery, he insisted on "Badgers". It was unique, and I liked it.

The real problem with searching histories, is that they are always changing the names of company-level organizations. That is what I am really against. If you want to keep the real historical integrity of a unit, Keep the Same Name! (even if it is ...[[cringe]] "Bulldogs")

Response by CPT Mark Gonzalez made Feb 8 at 2017 4:11 PM

CPT Mark Gonzalez — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:11:01 -0500

It may be a ploy to prevent you from renaming your company. If it is a new company or you are being ordered to do I understand that a new name is needed. Otherwise, the company will be there long after you and I don't recommend changing it.

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Feb 8 at 2017 6:32 PM

SSG Mark Franzen — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 18:32:47 -0500

Question for You are they state side units or where are they Germany Korea or is it all of them?
SSG MARK FRANZEN
USA VET

Response by SFC George Smith made Feb 8 at 2017 7:28 PM

SFC George Smith — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:28:25 -0500

in 3 Bn of the 1st SF Group . the Bn Cdr. did the same
we were the Adder... Bengal and the Cobra Companies...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2017 8:36 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:36:13 -0500

Is there an existing Bravo C/T/B that you could make contact with Sir? Their CO might be able to give you details on who is named what. I would suggest trying to hold to the history of the unit if at all possible with the name of your company Sir.

I'm still trying to find information on my Company/Battalion, it changed from an HHD to an HHC and from a CSB to a CSSB so... It's been a chore.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2017 9:24 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 21:24:50 -0500

Check out each subordinate units homepage. 1st Cav, for instance, go to each BDE page. That'll link you with the BNs. From there hit up each company. It's gonna be some work Sir but I think it's well worth it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2017 1:33 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:33:21 -0500

Here until recently (2015) we had "Balls of the Eagle" (field artillery) and everyone was proud of that name. Even our reenlistment items said "STAY BALLS" Since that time they have changed the unit to another unit and are now called PROUD AMERICANS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2017 4:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 16:17:20 -0500

BoneCrushers

Response by CH (CPT)(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2017 2:27 PM

CH (CPT)(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 14:27:41 -0500

Just go with Berserkers and call it good.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2017 3:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:00:26 -0500

Buttplugs