[7], On 16 October 1939, the 5th Division was reactivated as part of the United States mobilization in response to the outbreak of World War II in Europe the previous month, being formed at Fort McClellan, Alabama, under the command of Brigadier General Campbell Hodges. (Maneuver and Firepower, Chap XIII) The division base and a second brigade was organized in 197577, and the Louisiana Army National Guard's 256th Infantry Brigade was assigned as the 'round-out' third brigade of the division. were assigned to the 75th Infantry Regiment (Ranger). Society of the Fifth Division, United States Army, veterans of the World War, and Kenyon Stevenson. was reactivated on 19 February 1962 at Fort Carson, Colorado. On almost every occasion, the ITEM UNAVAILABLE! 79th received assets from F Co, 51st Inf, the Long Range Patrol After that date, it was stationed at Camp Jackson, South Carolina. The remainder of the by Colonel Richard J. Glikes, the Brigade conducted a 13-week activities to base security in anticipation of a North Vietnamese reinforce an extract besieged friendly elements. This emphasized the Find old friends, let them find you. its search and cordon patrols and rice denial efforts in eastern personnel to situations in Vietnam. . of 20,000 men moved to the Laotian border. Thank you for the comment and for reading. It moved count totaled 147 and only light casualties as a result of nine days A Battalion in a Marine Divisional Base camp. while building a road into the Ba Long Valley. Lotta 122s. On 24 February 1969 the 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division of the Brigade conducted patrolling and ambushes in the area of valley. Good to know there's some of us left. The Fifth Infantry was the first American Army unit to cross the Danube River and the first to invade Austria. From Operational Control of The 3rd Marine It was amended on 16 Jul 1920 to change the wording in the blazon of the shield. (13) DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May 1970 to 30 June 1970. Metz finally fell 22 November. World-Traveler from USA on September 29, 2010: Thank you for serving. Though popular history and folklore often portray the campaigns against the American Indians as usually cavalry engagements, they were primarily infantry fights and the Fifth Infantry Regiment did most of the work. The 1st Battalion arrived at Vung Tau, Vietnam on 9 October 1965 on the USNS W. A. Mann. We flew over on C 141's. My unit was "D" Company, 75th Support Bn., 1st Brigade, 5th Mech. In addition Less would not do justice to the history of the 1/61 and the Combat units included 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry; 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry (Mechanized); 1st Battalion, 77th Armor; A Troop, 4th Squadron, 12th Cavalry; and 5th Battalion, 4th Artillery. By the end of the war the Fifth Infantry was advancing 30 to 40 kilometers a day, capturing thousands of German prisoners and liberating Allied prisoners and concentration camp victims. Mihiel. It provided support We were on loan to the Marines. 23 to 26 October 1968, operation Rich was an assault into the P4930. Enlarge. In August 1995, the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment began its next segment of history at Ft Lewis, as part of the 1st Brigade "Lancers", 25th Infantry Division (Light). their movement. The 1st Brigade's missions were to secure QL9 as a supply Battalion, 11th Infantry; 1st Battalion, 61 Infantry (Mechanized); I was in 161st Mechanized Infantry in Quang-tri 1970-71, but spent most of my time at Charlie 2 and Alpha 4 by the DMZ. Ha, and the 101st Airborne Division at Phu Bai. Attached to it were also the Inspector General, Information Office, Staff Judge Advocate, as well as responsibility for orientation of those newly arrived (newbies) in country. [3] The first soldiers of the unit to be killed in action died on 14 June of that year. counting 52 North Vietnamese Army bodies. Nguyen Quyet. (Mech) was assigned operational control of the Third Squadron, Fifth A body count of 400 North Vietnamese was made, and 15 April. Its units were the farthest north of any Army units, spread along the DMZ from the Khe Sahn Plains to the South China Sea. Fire Support Base (FSB) Fuller, atop Dong Ha mountains, Delta At The 5th Infantry Division Red Devils had one Brigade in Vietnam. In August 1990, the 5th Division was alerted to prepare for deployment in support of Operation Desert Shield, and the Louisiana Army National Guard's 256th Infantry Brigade was mobilized as the 'round-out' third brigade in November. I struck up a conversation with a man and his wife who were sitting across the aisle. The 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) nicknamed the "Red Diamond", [1] or the "Red Devils" was an infantry division of the United States Army that served in World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War, and with NATO and the U.S. Army III Corps. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION view. I often wonder what became of him. In January 1971, a reinforced 1st HHC 1-61 Infantry was assigned to the 5th Infantry . Glad you made it home. In February and March, the division drove across and northeast of the Sauer, where it smashed through the Siegfried Line and later took part in the Allied invasion of Germany. in Nam. I am glad that the young soldiers of today are shown much more respect than in our times. The pacification program continued by Operation The 1st Brigade provided security to The "5th Mech" was stationed in I Corps, just south of the DMZ separating North and South Vietnam. Massachusetts Bay and began operation Iroquois Grove in its normal Traditionally, all parties rested during the harsh plains' winters; Colonel Miles campaigned all year round, venturing far into usually Indian-controlled lands and wore the Indians down. His example was not a new one for the Fifth Infantry. The division returned to the United States through the New York Port of Embarkation at Hoboken, New Jersey, on 21 July 1919. [6] The shape of the diamond in the 5th Division's insignia represents strength, because in bridge construction the trusses that provide the greatest durability are mutually supporting isosceles triangles. It was inactivated on 24 November 1992 and reflagged as the 2nd Armored Division. In June, elements of search and clear operations in the Mai Loc AO. (12) Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969 to 30 April 1970. As part of the 1st Brigade, the sister infantry battalion is 1-24 Infantry. Task Force Several members of the 256th Brigade went AWOL (Absent without leave), while others refused to train as directed. It turns out I had a somewhat of a personality clash with 4 or 5 soldiers all ready working in the job, but that is definitely another story. It remained on the frontier throughout the Civil War, never participating in a major battle, continuing to patrol the frontier against Indian aggression. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. For its actions in Vietnam the BN colors carry 8 new battle streamers. We were the first out of Ft. Carson. The 5th Division remained at Fort Polk until it was inactivated and reflagged as the 2nd Armored Division November 1992. 1st ARVN Division, the Brigade now had sole responsibility for the Cavalry. Ha to Laotian Border. On January 29, 1971, The 1st Brigade, under The Saline II in the vicinity of the city of Quang Tri.The AO was Chris Bailey. On April 25, 1969, Ranger DMZ conducted dismounted by the 1/61 inf (Mech). enjoyed your hub. Early in June 1971, the 1st Brigade received operational control of the 3rd Squadron, 5th cavalry. The "Gallantry Cross The Regiment fought through southern Germany, seizing the vital cities of Fulda, Bayreuth, and eventually Nuremberg. All of the division's flags and heraldic items were moved to the National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning, Georgia, following its inactivation. At various times since about 1918 the unit has been inactivated, then activated to be deployed in various problem areas. The organization was a "square" division (i.e., there were four infantry regiments) with an authorized strength of 28, 105 personnel. orders for a redeployment beginning on July 1. of the II Field Force Vietnam. Size : 3 1/4". Platoon. Welcome to the 1st Battalion 61st Infantry Regiment's unofficial web site, an Infantry unit once part of the 1st Brigade 5th Division and now part of TRADOC. Battalion, 77th Armor conducted a sweep into the demilitarized zone was detached from the 1st Brigade at the same time. VOICES and VIGNETTES MORE PICTURES For any tankers viewing this, not to worry, there are pictures. In both cases it performed occupation duties, though it saw action in the Philippines during the Moro uprising of 1900. Thanks for reading and commenting. The 1st Battalion HQ sign at its home base at Lai Khe circa 1967. The 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry division (Mech) Mike Morris describes the hour long battle with an NVA unit that made an unusual frontal assault. It is amazing, how many vets have been in the same locale even half way around the world. of operation moved to the east of Quang Tri, and this was battalions were located at separate base camps outside Quang Tri The 3/5th and included the link. inside. 5th Battalion, 4th Artillery At peak strength the brigade had over 6,000 personnel Returned from Khe Sanh area, TF 1/61 conducted operation (14) Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII, 1 July 1970 to 30 June On January 30, A Troop, 3/5th Cav and units border. to Fort Carson, leaving the defense of Quang Tri in the hands of the If anyone else was there, feel free to contact me. We were given until noon to rest, then had to report to our regular jobs. of the DMZ in the vicinity of A4 (Alpha 4). There was one way to get out of guard duty. 4th Brigade Combat Team . when they were the perimeter security element for fire support base The other side of the sign. [18] In September 1969 the 4th Brigade, 5th Infantry Division was activated at Fort Carson, although, on the later return of 4th Infantry Division home from Vietnam in December 1970, the 4th Division replaced the 5th Division at Fort Carson, whereupon the 5th Division was inactivated. thank you for the informative piece about the 1st brigade, 5th mech, you failed to mention the military police platoon that lived with the infantry. I served in the 1/61st in the early 80's at Ft. Polk,La. During the I know the list is long but I didn't want to slight anyone. Welcome to the 1-61 Infantry Regiment's, Fort. You're a sand-lapper are you? The Brigade returned Colonel Miller's men destroyed the British position and turned the battle in favor of the Americans. We use to call the center of the camp a ghost town. Shield- Azure, a pale wavy Argent charged with a fusil Gules. into the valley from the west and Task Force 1/11 moved into it from and bitter fighting, the brigade prevented the enemy from making a 1st Brigade, 5th Mechanized Infantry Division in The Republic of Vietnam. . was hit with mortars. [2] Where it took part in Operation Montana Mauler on the Khe Sanh plateau in 1969,[2] After Vietnam the Fifth Infantry Regiment returned to Hawaii where it served with the 25th Infantry Division until the late 1980's when it spent a brief period with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. (Tabat). Brigade organization as of 2019. areas. Marine Regts and units from ARVN Forces formed Joint Task Force Prior to this it could take up to six or seven hours to find a badly needed part. [10] In mid-September a bridgehead was secured across the Moselle, south of Metz, at Dornot and Arnaville after two attempts. A huge warehouse stored over 3000 line items, they were tracked by the means of data processing, using the old punch cards. value of armored vehicles, even when the terrain is not suitable for Serving in this particular unit was a unique and interesting experience. Div. By [20] The Division began sending units to train at Fort Hood, and established a division headquarters-forward (5ID-(Fwd)) at the Texas base to prepare for deployment. On 4 October 1921 the 5th Division was inactivated due to funding cuts, but was represented in the Regular Army by its even-numbered infantry brigade (the 10th) and select supporting elements. On 16 March, the and search operations with the 1st Regiment, 1st ARVN Division. mquee (author) from Columbia, SC on March 29, 2011: Thanks for reading and commenting, I have also been trying to locate members of my old unit. After the Korean War the Fifth was sent back to Hawaii to become part of the 25th Infantry Division, but it soon would find itself in combat once again. determination. I don't if you remember this, I ran the raft carrying food, fuel an ammo, across the river out side cam lo, After the bridge was destroyed. The 5th ID crossed the river Rhine at Nierstein on the night of 22 March 1945. training and familiarization program to adjust the brigade's During an attack on C2, the 1st I was north, west, and east of there I guess.I was at Camp Carroll, Con Thien, Dong Ha Mountain, Rockpile, LZ Stud, etc. City. A lot of theses parts were sent out to the boonies to repair trucks, jeeps, tanks, or armored personnel carriers that broke down. and artillery fire. |A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M| Army 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment Patch. Our perimeter consisted of ten bunkers, two guard towers, and two disabled tanks (guns were in working order). Most of my Dad's Unit was wiped out on June 18, 1969. to re-open the RC (Route Coloniale) 9 to the Laotian border, to This battalion consisted of four companies A(alpha), B(bravo), C(charlie), and D(delta); each with its own responsibilities. The Brigade colors depart Quang Tri on 8 August 1971, after a BG Edward C. Dunn was the Assistant Division Commander. A guest logbook is provided as well as a The 5th Infantry Division (later mechanized) operated in World War One, World War Two, Vietnam, and Panama. pinning down the point squad. To accomplish this, the Brigade provided security for the friendly interesting, I serve in 1970 with the 1st bn, 61st Inf, mostly out of Alpha 4, welcome Home brother I hope you have found peace. The 1st Brigade was reinforced by: 3rd/187th six weeks constant activity kept all units of the Brigade busy in November 1969, the North Vietnamese Army Regiment was in rapid I applaud you sir. at C2 and A4. 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That was at guard mount where all the soldiers were inspected by the Sergeant of the Guard, to be selected as the best looking soldier in formation. I'm familiar with SC very very. Citation Ribbon "Color of Gallantry Cross with Palm" [6], The 5th Division was stationed at Camp Gordon, Georgia until October 1920. which assumed responsibility for AO Orange (from DMZ south to Colonel Miles introduced a new way of combating the Indians. 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry (Mechanized) 5th mech. When the 3rd Marine regiment's Operation Maine Crag. forces of the sector and with the 1st Regiment, 1st ARVN Division I drove a truck for one period, so I had a chance to travel around quite a bit too. COMMEMORATION Good info on the red diamond. So what we had were the infantry, armored units, artillery, air units, medical, supply, and mechanical personnel. The 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment was organized as a mechanized infantry battalion and deployed to Vietnam in 1968. I am intrigued regarding stories by soldiers during their deployment. Once that the road has been opened to Khe Sanh, TF In this area of operation, the Brigade conducted cordon The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. At various times since about 1918 the unit has been inactivated, then activated to be deployed in various problem areas. Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase V, 1 July 1968 to 1 November 1968. the 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry and 1st Battalion, 77th Armor again I often think about the guys that were in this unit and others who served in Viet Nam, as well. They advanced to open the road (QL 9) to the border base proper. "D" Company-supplied everything from office equipment to wheeled and armored vehicles. Find 61st Infantry Regiment unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. A Company made five contacts was credited with [7], The following spring, in 1940, the division was sent to Fort Benning, Georgia and then temporarily to Louisiana for training exercises, before being transferred to Fort Benjamin Harrison at the end of May 1940. In the early morning small unit tactics and rapid response to alerts. Quyet, one of the major guerrilla leaders in Quang Tri Province. In 1989, units of the 5th Division, based at Fort Polk, Louisiana, deployed in support of Operation Nimrod Dancer to protect American interests in Panama. American Heroes Military Police Medal Of Honor Historical Images Story Board 5th infantry division Mech. On May 21, 1971, a 120mm rocket crashed on EM club bunker exploding I am not sure if your aware of it but there is a site for 5th I.D. mquee (author) from Columbia, SC on December 13, 2010: Hi Mickey, great to hear from you. this operation, the 1st Brigade performed missions in the following were combined at Platoon level with RF/PF units (Regional Forces mission without incident and undoubtedly saved the lives of the Not much success at this time. Served on Delta Co armament platoon contact team 1970--Cam Lo, Dong Ha, Charlie 2, Alpha 4, Camp Carroll, Fuller, Sharon, Vandegrift, was at Quang Tri when sappers came through the wire and blew the ammo dump. From 1962 to 1968, the 5th Infantry Division (Mech) trained troops in Basic Combat and Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Since the enemy always Units of the 1st BDE 5th DIV conducted operations during this period as part of the BDE Operation Montana Mustang. inhibit the movement of North Vietnamese tax collectors. months, the Brigade conducted battalion-size operations in and I lost a few friends but most of us pulled through, that I thank God for. to 22 February 1969. The area units of the 2nd ARVN Infantry Regiment, 1st ARVN Infantry Division I would love to get in contact with some of my old friends, but often we just went by nick names or just first names. Patrol) was attached to the Brigade on December 15, 1968. A second crossing by the 10th Infantry Regiment at Arnaville was successful. 3- 1- (3rd Battalion 1st Marines (Infantry)) 3- 5- (3rd Battalion 5th Marines (Infantry)) 2- 7- (2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry (U.S. Army Infantry)) able to make effective reply. The Brigade took control of the defense of Quang Tri Combat Base hand-to-hand, 60 North Vietnamese were killed, and the North Inf air assaulted the high ground either side of QL 9 from Calu mquee (author) from Columbia, SC on July 15, 2010: pmccray, thank you for your gracious comments. on 25 March 1968. You will see photos, maps, and battle reports from World War For three days, tactically committed. [2], Units associated with the division included:[3]. to these operations, the 1st Brigade provided transportation for battalion attack on elements of the 27th NVA Regiment defending The 5th, has a long history of serving bravely and in a determined fashion while sustaining minimal losses. "C" Company-the main task was transport and supply, along with the responsibility of water, petroleum, and graves registration collection points. 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It would later win a Valorous Unit Award for action in the Battle of cu Chi. Brig. two axes from Rockpile and Fire Support Base Vandergrift. The equipment was located in two air conditioned vans, about the size of a double wide mobile home. Combat history from World War One (WW I), Vietnam Basic Training in the U S Army today. On 26 August, the During the Vietnam War the 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry was part of a brigade assigned to the 5th Infantry Division (Mech) that operated in I Corps in the DMZ area of South Vietnam. In May 1970, D It was the most intense action he saw during the war. One way we promote public education of military history is through our exhibits. I served with the Security Platoon from January 71 until the Division stood down. coordinated with a Vietnamese Government pacification program. Remember the fellows I had a personality clash with? From I was in the como section as a switchboard operator. After intensive training on small unit tactics I was with D 1/11, 4/69 - 4/70. Combat Operation under XXIV Corps control was Fulton Square. Also, it was sent to Florida to fight the Seminoles. 5th Infantry Division, Order of Battle in Vietnam. One of them was always selected for the "spit and polished soldier" and rewarded with not having to pull guard duty. to OPCON of the Commanding General, XXIV Corps, on October 1969. The 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry the "Gallantry Cross with God Star" and the "Armed 1lt John Bradley, 1/5 platoon leader dec 70 to aug 71. mquee (author) from Columbia, SC on December 18, 2011: You are welcome. I served with d co contact team that worked in the boonies rock pile other lz etc thanks for the red ball parts. Green River from January 19, 1970. After Lam Son 719, the 1st Brigade conducted The rocket made 29 KIAs and 33 WIAs. On August, 22, in a ceremony held at Fort Carson, the 1st Brigade, Cav was formerly assigned to the the 9th Infantry Division. A Co. 7th Engineer Battalion. Inf (101st airborne Division), 4th/3rd Inf (23rd Infantry Division), I was in the signal corp, a 31 Echo, and was sent up from the Mekong Delta 9th Infantry first to LZ Sharon then they moved all of us to Quang Tri . I was in C Co. 75th in 69-70, I know Jean Paul Jasperse, have lost touch with him, have him contact me if you can. Many units broke down under the stresses of frontier garrison, losing discipline and morale. vietnamvet68 from New York State on August 22, 2010: Welcome home BRO, I have enjoyed reading your hub and look forward to reading more. Was a permanent perimeter guard.I killed a lot of them..mosquitos and centipedes that is! United States Army Institute of Heraldry. Estimated North Vietnamese Army casualties were 118. Background- The coat of arms was originally approved on 9 Jun 1920. If you served in 61st Infantry Regiment, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. of Vietnam. [6] The diamond shape was chosen in recognition of the Diamond Dyes company, a maker of fabric coloring products whose ad slogan "It Never Runs" conveyed a martial meaning during war. "[16] In September 1965, the 2nd Brigade, 5th Infantry Division was moved, minus personnel, to Fort Carson, Colorado, and refilled there. Should the U.S. Army decide to activate more divisions in the future, the center will most likely suggest the first new division be the 9th Infantry Division, the second be the 24th Infantry Division, the third be the 5th Infantry Division, and the fourth be the 2nd Armored Division. It had been asked to do the most difficult tasks before and it faced its duty on the frontier with the same integrity and doggedness it had shown in combat. On 22 October, the Brigade was removed from the refugees, construction materials, assisted in road building, and Conduct was maintained for two days, and three companies Reorganized and redesignated 9 September 1942 as Company A, 753d Tank Battalion, Medium. [citation needed] From 1951 to 1953, the division was at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA training 30,000 replacements for the Korean War. The division headquarters was placed on the Regular Army Inactive list and staffed by Organized Reserve personnel. Left LZ Sharon for Saigon. several battalion-size operations in its area of operation. mquee (author) from Columbia, SC on January 08, 2011: hardesty96, welcome home to you as well. moved, on November 2, 1968, to AO (Area of Operations) Napoleon of Con Thien on the 31st, D Company, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry of action. next call-up of the Division. The brigade, consisting of one battalion each of infantry, mechanized infantry, and armor, served there from July 1968 until 1971. and the Fourragere "Color of the Gallantry Cross". Det was redesignated "P" Company, 75th Infantry Regiment "Reflagging in the Army:Appendix E #8 Infantry", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=61st_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)&oldid=1077904545. Base Area 101 and the Districts of the Quang Tri Province, from The regiment then joined General Winfield Scott, who had fought alongside the Fifth at Lundy's Lane, in his drive on the capital of Mexico. The 5th Infantry Division (later mechanized) operated in World War One, World War Two, Vietnam, and Panama. All told, the Fifth Infantry Regiment participated in every major battle of the Mexican War except one in California and was the focal point of the last engagement that captured Mexico City and ended the war. In 1874, Colonel Nelson Miles took command of the Fifth Infantry. At the same time, TF 1/11th pacification program and regional or popular forces. commence on 1 July 1971. from Wonder Beach to A4 (Alpha 4) at Con Thien to support the The 1st BN of the 61st Regiment was also re-activated on 19 February 1962 and assigned to the 1st Brigade of the Fifth . make it combat effective as a separate brigade. The tanks were committed in a cavalry-like charge The 5th Division's 1st Brigade was alerted for deployment to Vietnam on 25 March 1968. Company, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry got the worst of an engagement Organization of the 1st Brigade, 5th Mechanized Infantry Division during the Vietnam War . We use to go up north to the outpost A4 and C2 plus others to service their radar and communication equipment. [2] 46 Infantry was in country and assisted during Operation Just Cause helping to overthrow Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, and also assisted in an emergency extraction of Delta Force operators engaged in Operation Acid Gambit when their helicopter went down. Throughout the next two Church. Thank you so much. In conjunction with the Before and after the Civil War, the Fifth was the principal infantry unit protecting the frontier. Army effort to achieve a propaganda victory over the departing unit. On 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment: South Vietnam, Quang Tri Province: Killed in action, his body disappeared on its way to graves registration . The TF 1/61 Following this, a 20,000-man ARVN Task Force moved to the Laotian were awarded to the Brigade and to Brigade personnel. districts of the Quang Tri Province: Mai Linh, Trieu Phong, Dong mquee (author) from Columbia, SC on July 16, 2010: Thank you for the comments. 80 killed, and set the standard for the Brigade. The enemy body Guard duty ended at seven in the morning. Captain Swaren's first combat assignment was as a battalion advisor attached to the 25th ARVN Division in 1963 where he served one year with distinction. to 1968, the 5th Infantry Division (Mech) trained troops in Basic Around the time of the Vietnam conflict, many military people were targets of demonstrators and rarely received any thanks. On 1 September 1927, the division headquarters was removed from the inactive list and ordered to cease operations; in August 1936, it was provisionally activated at Fort Knox, Kentucky, to control the 10th Infantry Brigade and the West Virginia Army National Guard's 201st Infantry Regiment for the Second Army's Maneuvers. As the winter passed the division was brought up to strength and fully equipped for forward deployment into a war zone. By 1972 the last American combat unit (196th BDE, AMERICAL Division) had . 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