| 196th Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | 1884-present |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance | South Dakota |
| Branch | South Dakota Army National Guard |
| Type | Infantry |
| Motto(s) | "Nunc et Semper" (Now and Always) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Scott Petrik |
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| Distinctive unit insignia | &sq=&lang=&file=File:132_Eng_Bn_DUI.jpg) |
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The 196th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Army National Guard. It traces its lineage to units which have been both infantry and engineers.