653rd Regional Support Group
| 653rd Regional Support Group | |
|---|---|
 Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 1999–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  US Army Reserve |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Type | Support Group |
| Role | Large-Scale Deployment Operation (LSDO) |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) |
| Headquarters | Mesa, Arizona |
| Motto(s) | Integrity and Determination |
| Colors | Buff Gold Scarlet |
| Commanders | |
| Commander[1] | COL Paul Brittain |
| Command Sergeant Major[2] | CSM Luis Rodriguez |
| Peer Brigades Within the Command | ||||
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The 653rd Regional Support Group (RSG) is a United States Army Reserve unit headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. It is subordinate to the 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and provides logistics, sustainment, and mobilization support. The group commands multiple sustainment and quartermaster battalions across Arizona and California, and supports Large-Scale Deployment Operations (LSDO), including mobilization rotations at Fort Bliss.
The 653rd RSG is a relatively new unit with no historical connection to the World War II-era 653rd Quartermaster Company. While the QM Company was established in 1944 and participated in campaigns during World War II and Vietnam, the current RSG was created in 1998 and is not authorized to inherit the lineage, honors, or streamers of that earlier unit.[3]
Lineage
- 31 December 1998: Constituted in the Army Reserve as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 653rd Support Group. This marked the official creation of the unit on paper.
- 16 April 1999: Activated at March Air Reserve Base, California. This marked the unit’s physical establishment and beginning of personnel, training, and readiness development.
- 17 May 2004 – 16 May 2006: Ordered into active military service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The unit provided support functions during this period and then reverted to reserve status.
- 16 September 2006: The group was redesignated as the 653rd Regional Support Group
- 16 July 2007: Relocated to Mesa, Arizona, establishing a new long-term headquarters location.
- 25 October 2009 – 28 November 2010: The unit deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, supporting sustainment operations throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, then reverted to reserve status.
- 18 March 2019 – 16 March 2020: Ordered into active military service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The unit served as a CONUS Support Base Headquarters at Fort Bliss, Texas, and then reverted to reserve status.
- 1 August 2025 – present: Ordered into active military service and currently operating as a CONUS Support Base at Fort Bliss, Texas.
Insignia
The distinctive unit insignia (DUI) of the 653rd Regional Support Group was approved on October 7, 1999.[4]
Description: A gold-colored metal and enamel device, 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height, featuring a black pheon (arrowhead) surmounted by two gold lightning flashes in pile. All elements are enclosed by a red scroll inscribed with the motto “INTEGRITY AND DETERMINATION” in gold letters.
Symbolism:
- Buff (gold) and scarlet are the traditional colors used by U.S. Army support units.
- The black pheon represents the steel and aluminum industries near Moreno Valley, California, the group's original location.
- The lightning flashes denote the electronics and aerospace industries in the region, reflecting energy, innovation, and technology.[4]
Decorations
| Ribbon | Award | Streamer | Streamer embroidered |
|---|---|---|---|
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Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) | 
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SOUTHWEST ASIA 2009–2010[5] |
Campaign Participation Credit
| Campaign | Streamer | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Global War on Terrorism | 
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Awarded 26 January 2012 for support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.[6] |
Units
The 653rd Regional Support Group commands three battalions and multiple subordinate companies and detachments located throughout Arizona and California. Its mission includes sustainment, petroleum, personnel, transportation, and quartermaster support across the southwestern United States.
653rd Regional Support Group (RSG) – Mesa, Arizona
- 653rd Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) – Mesa, Arizona
- 655th Quartermaster Detachment (FFD) – Marana, Arizona
- 1001st Quartermaster Detachment (FFD) – Mesa, Arizona
336th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) – Buckeye, Arizona
- 336th HHC – Buckeye, Arizona
- 974th Transportation Detachment (MCT) – Buckeye, Arizona
- 348th Transportation Company (POL) – Buckeye, Arizona
- 1000th QM Detachment (FFD) – Buckeye, Arizona
- 1002nd QM Detachment (FFD) – Glendale, Arizona
- 452nd QM Company (MOD) – Glendale, Arizona
418th Quartermaster Battalion (QM BN) – Red Rock, Arizona
- 418th HHC – Red Rock, Arizona
- 208th Transportation Company (PLS) – Red Rock, Arizona
- 312th AG Company – Fallbrook, California
- 312th AG Platoons 1 & 2 – Fallbrook, California
- 312th AG Platoons 3 & 4 – Mesa, Arizona
- 331st Transportation Detachment (MCT) – Red Rock, Arizona
419th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) – Tustin, California
- 419th HHC – Tustin, California
- 998th QM Detachment (FFD) – Tustin, California
- 999th QM Detachment (FFD) – Tustin, California
- 163rd Ordnance Company (MOD) – Tustin, California
- 968th Quartermaster Company (WSPF) – Tustin, California
- 1017th Quartermaster Company (PETRL) – Miramar, California
- 478th Transportation Company (POL) – Camp Pendleton, California
- 340th Transportation Detachment (MCT) – Camp Pendleton, California
References
- ^ "653rd Regional Support Group Change of Command". Facebook. July 2024.
- ^ "Change of Responsibility Ceremony". 311th ESC Facebook. April 6, 2024.
- ^ "653d RSG Streamer Authorization White Paper". U.S. Army. July 17, 2025.
- ^ a b "653rd Support Group". The Institute of Heraldry. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ "653d Support Group MUC Orders". U.S. Army Human Resources Command. 2011.
- ^ "GWOT Campaign Participation Approval". U.S. Army Awards Branch. January 26, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2025.