UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Thursday, December 1, 1994 7A Army decision to deactivate divisions shrinks Fort Riley The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Army, in a major reorganization that will cut 18,000 troops from its ranks, is prepared to deactivate the headquarters of the historic 1st Infantry Division in Kansas and the 4th Infantry Division in Colorado. The proposals also include deactivating three combat brigades in Hawaii, Alaska and Kentucky, Pentagon officials said yesterday. They spoke on condition of anonymity. The reorganization plan does not involve closing any bases at this time. Defense Secretary William Perry visited Capitol Hill yesterday to discuss the proposals. Given the sensitive political nature of the changes, officials cautioned that some last-minute changes were possible and that it could be next week before a formal announcement was made. The Pentagon ordered the Army last year to remove two heavy divisions as part of its long-term budget-cutting plans, leaving the service with 10 active-duty divisions instead of 12. In general, the changes conform with plans to shrink the Army from 540,000 troops to about 495,000 over the next several years. In the short term, some 18,000 soldiers will be cut from the force by changes are fully enacted. Under the proposal, even though the headquarters of the 1st Infantry Division based at Fort Riley, would be deactivated, some of the troops at the fort would remain in Kansas. Two so-called maneuver brigades based there are expected to remain, but they would serve as back-ups to two divisions based in Germany. Nen. Nancy Kassebaum said the Army's decision ensured the survival of Fort Riley, even though jobs will be lost. Other changes that would beef up segments of the Army's combat structure also are to be announced. In the past, two active and one reserve brigade composed a division. Now, three active and one reserve brigade will support a division. "It makes certain that we have a full-up force across the board — six heavy divisions and four light," said one of the officials. The deactivation of the headquarters of the 1st Infantry Division — known as the Big Red One for its famous exploits, such as in the Battle of the Bulge — does not mean that it will disappear. The structure plan will be sent to the Army's Center for Military History, which decides what troops will get to carry specific battle flags. Army may relocate the Big Red One The Associated Press FORT RILEY — Fort Riley's 40-year link with the historic 1st Infantry Division, through two wars and countless overseas deployments, may soon end. Reports from the Pentagon yesterday indicated that the Army is considering keeping Fort Riley open and retaining two combat brigades there but moving the division headquarters elsewhere. The post is the second-largest employer in Kansas, after the state government, and generates about $450 million in income. The Fort Riley proposal is part of a restructuring plan based on the Defense Department's review that will reduce the Army from 12 combat divisions to 10. The reorganization plan could be announced by senior Army officials as soon as today and does not involve closing any bases at this time. The 1st Infantry Division, also known as the Big Red One, has been at Fort Riley since returning from Germany in 1955. About 11,000 soldiers at Fort Riley belong to the division and some 1,850 civilians are employed on the post. "THE YEARS MOST SIGNIFICANT VALUES" AUDIO/VIDEO "SPRING 1994" BEST OF CLASS ENGINEERING AWARDS Over 2000 Audio /Video Engineers choose on the basis of 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Price Class vs. Performance. Design & Engineering Excellence. Sonic Integrity & Sound Fidelity. Reliability Record of The Unit. Manufacturer's Ability to Service. 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