Reflagging puts a confusing twist on deployment schedule By Jeff Schogol, Stars and Stripes
Stars and Stripes online edition, Tuesday, October 9, 2007
ARLINGTON, Va. — Following the latest deployment to Iraq is like playing a game of musical chairs.
The 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, based in Fort Hood, Texas, is heading to Iraq next summer, according to the Defense Department.
Before they go, they will be reflagged as the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Defense officials said.
Here is where it starts getting confusing.
The existing 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division is already in Iraq, officials said.
They are returning home this winter and will be reflagged as the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division as part of the Army’s efforts to have 1st Armored Division units based out of Fort Bliss, Texas, officials said.
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http://stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49389uhc comment: I love the headline. I'd be willing to bet reflagging is intended to shave dwell time. Time will tell.