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The 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (204th ME Bde) is a maneuver enhancement formation of the United States Army, belonging to the Utah Army National Guard.

As part of the Modular reorganization of the U.S. Army, the 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade was activated on 1 October 2010.[1]

From 5 May 2013 to 15 January 2014, a detachment from Forward 6 Platoon, HQ & HQ Company deployed to Camp Marmal, as part of Regional Command North in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. After their return, on 7 March 2014, the brigade was granted the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army).[2]

Since the adoption of the 'Reorganization plan of United States Army', beginning in 2017, the brigade has come under the administration of Land Component Command, Joint Force Headquarters Utah, which is part of the Utah National Guard. However, for operational purposes, the brigade is under the command of the 4th Infantry Division.[3][4]

In 2021, the army announced a further reorganization called 'WayPoint 2028 – Multidomain Operations', which will see the army's brigade-centric structures change back to the old division-centric structures by 2030. As part of these changes, the 4th Infantry Division will reorganize as a 'Penetration Division', with the 204th becoming integrated into the division fully as a 'Protection Brigade'. The brigade's new role will include protecting divisional assets and providing rear assistance and support.[5]