49th Quartermaster Group
The 49th Quartermaster Group was a United States Army Forces Command combat service support unit stationed at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia. The group motto was "Fueling the Force." Reactivated in 1993, the 49th held an inactivation ceremony at Fort Lee on 14 September 2012. Its subordinate 530th Support Battalion and 108th Quartermaster Company were reassigned to a brigade headquarters to await their own inactivation in September 2013. According to an article in the post newspaper, "The 54th and 111th, the Army's only active duty mortuary affairs units, are not likely to be inactivated but may be transferred. If any of the units remain at Fort Lee, they may be realigned under battalions either at Fort Eustis, home of the 7th Sustainment Brigade, or Fort Bragg, N.C., home of the XVIII Airborne Corps, the 49th's current higher headquarters."
Subordinate units
49th Quartermaster Group, Fort Gregg-Adams- * 240th Quartermaster Battalion
- * 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
- ** Headquarters and Headquarters Company
- ** 54th Quartermaster Company
- ** 109th Quartermaster Company
- ** 111th Quartermaster Company
- ** 64th Transportation Company
- ** 612th Movement Control Team
History
Constituted 1 May 1936 in the Regular Army as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Regiment and allotted to the Fifth Corps area. Redesignated 29 September 1939 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Regiment .Redesignated 8 January 1940 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Regiment . Redesignated Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Truck Regiment and activated 1 April 1942 at the Port of San Francisco.
Reorganized and redesignated 14 December 1943 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 49th Quartermaster Group. Inactivated 15 November 1947 at Leghorn, Italy.
Redesignated Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 49th Quartermaster Group and activated 1 June 1993 at Fort Lee, Virginia.
CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT
- World War II
- Naples-Foggia
- Rome-Arno
- Po Valley
- North Apennines
- Iraq War
- Meritorious Unit Commendation, Streamer embroidered ITALY
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description: On a buff rectangle with rounded corners in width and in height overall with a black border, a black vertical stripe charged with a light blue flash superimposed by a black annulet counterchanged.Symbolism: Buff and light blue are the colors traditionally used by the Quartermaster Corps. Black denotes solidity and refers to petroleum; the light blue flash represents speed and quick response. The vertical stripe symbolizes the flow of fuel and water, while the annulet, suggesting a wheel, highlights the constant movement of supplies and materiel.
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 22 June 1998.
Distinctive unit insignia
Description: A gold color metal and enamel device in height overall, consisting of a gold disc bearing a black chevron potente and counterpotente charged with five gold annulets, the center one enfiled by a sword counterchanged with red grip, all within a red semi-circular scroll above inscribed "FUELING THE FORCE" in gold, and green laurel sprigs at bottom.Symbolism: Buff is traditionally associated with the Quartermaster Corps. The chevron denotes strength, the potente edges suggest the wards of a key, thereby suggesting the Quartermaster Corps. Black denotes dependability while alluding to fuel and the unit's motto. The sword implies readiness. The annulets recall the Meritorious Unit Commendation and four campaign credits awarded for service in World War II. The laurel stands for honor.
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 29 April 1993.