The largest parachute force in the world, the 82d can be dropped into the middle of a fight anywhere with almost all its equipment.
First Armored
“Old Ironsides” fought Rommel’s tanks in World War II and Saddam’s Republican Guard in 1991. It’s heading back for a rematch.
101st Airborne
The “Screaming Eagles” famously jumped into Normandy on D-Day with the 82d. Nowadays they attack in high-tech helicopters.
Fourth Infantry
The most high-tech tank division in the world, the “Ironhorse” was supposed to go to Turkey. It lands in Kuwait this week.
V Corps
The Army’s only forward-deployed force, V Corps is based in Germany with 42,000 soldiers in infantry, armored and support units.
First Cavalry
Designed to move fast, it relies on helicopters and tanks. Most of the division is expected to head to Iraq as early as April.
First Marine Expeditionary Force
Its job is to go in first and grab a foothold, then move on to the next battle. Big in the fight for An Nasiriya.
Third Infantry
The “Rock of the Marne” hung tough in World War I. Now it’s a “rapid deployed” mechanized force tearing toward Baghdad.
