The division went back to the front in the 3rd Army of the Bryansk Front in Operation Kutuzov. Distinguishing itself in combat, the division was awarded Guards status and redesignated the 120th Guards Rifle Division. As a result, the regiment was redesignated as the 336th Guards Rifle Regiment. During the remainder of 1943 the division participated in the Orel, Bryansk, and Gomel–Rechitsa operations.