81st Armor Regiment
| 81st Armor Regiment | |
|---|---|
Coat of arms | |
| Active | 1941 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Armor Branch (United States) |
| Type | Armor |
| Role | Armored warfare & armor maintenance training |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Benning, GA |
| Nickname(s) | "Red Knights" |
| Motto(s) | Supero Omnia (Above All) |
| Colors | Gold, Black and Green |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | John T. Cole |
The 81st Armor Regiment currently has two active battalions, the 1st and 3rd. The 1st Battalion is assigned to the 194th Armor Brigade, Fort Benning, GA. Responsible for training enlisted Armor Crewmen and Armor Maintainers for the US Army and US Marines on armored warfare vehicles such as the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, and the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle platform. The 3rd Battalion is assigned to the 199th Infantry Brigade and is currently the Provost battalion for the Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, GA.