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The Herald
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
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Major Cecil M. Jackson announced the redesignation of the 407th Engineer Company (Panel Bridge) (USAR) in Savannah to train in amphibious transportation under the pentomic reorganization concept, praising its leadership under Capt. Matthew H. Howard.
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Major Cecil M. Jackson commanding officer of the Savannah Area Command has announced the planned redesignation of the 407th Engineer Company (Panel Bridge) (USAR). This change in the United States Army Reserve, is in accordance with the reorganization of all units of the Reserve under the "pentomic" concept of organization now in effect in the Active Army.
The reorganized unit with headquarters in Savannah, will be trained in Amphibious transportation, and in case of national emergency would be qualified to take its place along side Active Army forces. Major Jackson paid tribute to the 407th Engineer Company under the capable leadership of Capt. Matthew H. Howard. Major Jackson further stated that the 407th Engineer Co. has always been known for its high morale, enthusiasm, proficiency, training and community spirit.
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the unit will be redesignated and trained in amphibious transportation, qualifying it to support active army forces in national emergencies.
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Major Cecil M. Jackson of the Savannah Area Command announced the planned redesignation of the 407th Engineer Company (Panel Bridge) (USAR) in accordance with the pentomic reorganization concept. The unit, headquartered in Savannah, will train in amphibious transportation. Major Jackson paid tribute to the unit's leadership under Capt. Matthew H. Howard for its high morale, enthusiasm, proficiency, training, and community spirit.