Minnesota National Guard
1st Combined Arms Battalion,
194th Armor

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Unit Information

The 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor (1-194 CAB) is a Minnesota Army National Guard Battalion headquartered in Brainerd. The 1-194 CAB provides the 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Infantry Division (1/34th BCT) with a trained and ready combat force; additionally, the 1-194 CAB is prepared to support the State of Minnesota with troops capable of assisting in a disaster. There are five major units in the 1-194 CAB: Headquarters and Headquarters Company in Brainerd;
A Company in Alexandria; B Company in East St. Paul; C Company in Sauk Centre; and D Company in St. Cloud.

Community Connections

Unit Address: 1115 Wright Street, Brainerd MN 56401
Unit Telephone: 218.828.2571
Recruiter Telephone: 1-800-GO-GUARD

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Unit Command Structure

Joint Force Headquarters
-34th Infantry Division
--1/34th Brigade Combat Team
---1-194 Combined Arms Battalion
----HQ & Headquarters Company
----A Company
----B Company
----C Company
----D Company

Command Staff

Commander CSM
Maj. Brian Melton
Commander
1-194 CAB
Command Sgt. Maj. John Lepowsky
CSM
1-194 CAB

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Major Unit Equipment

M1 Abrams Tank
Bradley Fighting Vehicle

See the list of major equipment used by the Minnesota National Guard.

Unit Occupational Specialties

11B, Infantryman
19K, Armor Crewman
21B, Combat Engineer


See the complete list of specialties in the Minnesota National Guard.

Unit Links

34th Infantry Division Association

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