53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (United States)
The 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team is a modular infantry brigade of the Florida Army National Guard. The 53rd Infantry Brigade is the largest National Guard unit in the state of Florida. The brigade was one of fifteen enhanced readiness brigades, designed and trained to support active duty divisions. The 53rd Infantry Brigade includes 32 units in Florida with 4,166 authorized personnel.
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