Hotel Company - Revision history

W.Reese: /* Order of Battle */

2021-08-30T04:43:54Z

Order of Battle

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Branch & Military Occupational Specialties

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	!'''Aviation'''		!'''Aviation'''
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	\| style="width: 10%;" data-mce-style="width: 40%;" \|15A Aviation Officer		\| style="width: 10%;" data-mce-style="width: 40%;" \|15A Aviation Officer
	153A Rotary Wing Aviator		153A Rotary Wing Aviator

W.Reese: /* Branch & Military Occupational Specialties */

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	155A Fixed Wing Aviator		155A Fixed Wing Aviator
	\| style="width: 60%;" data-mce-style="width: 60%;" \|Aviation operates a wide range of aircraft Rotary aircraft include the UH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB) Fixed wing aircraft include the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, AC-130 Spectre Gunship, MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), C-17 Globemaster Heavy Transport Aircraft and A-10 "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, and multi-role fighter aircraft. All of these craft are considerably different in mission parameter and specifications yet all act to support the ground element in-tandem with JFOs and with each other between flights.		\| style="width: 60%;" data-mce-style="width: 60%;" \|Aviation operates a wide range of aircraft Rotary aircraft include the UH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB). Fixed wing aircraft include the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, AC-130 Spectre Gunship, MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), C-17 Globemaster Heavy Transport Aircraft and A-10 "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, and multi-role fighter aircraft. All of these craft are considerably different in mission parameter and specifications yet all act to support the ground element in-tandem with JFOs and with each other between flights.
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W.Reese: /* Mission */

2021-08-20T05:02:02Z

Mission

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	Hotel Company is tasked with providing Aviation support to the Battalion, both rotary and fixed wing. Members of Hotel Company are primarily MOS 153 and 155 (Rotary and Fixed Wing Aviators), supported by 15A Aviation Officers. The Company operates a wide range of aircraft Rotary aircraft include the UH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB) Fixed wing aircraft include the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, AC-130 Spectre Gunship, MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), C-17 Globemaster Heavy Transport Aircraft and A-10 "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, and multi-role fighter aircraft.		Hotel Company is tasked with providing Aviation support to the Battalion, both rotary and fixed wing. Members of Hotel Company are primarily MOS 153 and 155 (Rotary and Fixed Wing Aviators), supported by 15A Aviation Officers. The Company operates a wide range of aircraft Rotary aircraft include the UH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB) Fixed wing aircraft include the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, AC-130 Spectre Gunship, MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), C-17 Globemaster Heavy Transport Aircraft and A-10 "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, and multi-role fighter aircraft.
	[[File:HotelPic2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|400x400px\|Alpha Company Rangers from 1st Platoon pull security after being inserted from two UH-60Ms from Hotel Company during Operation Northern Shield, April 2020. '''Live Photo''']]		[[File:HotelPic2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|400x400px\|Alpha Company Rangers from 1st Platoon pull security after being inserted from two UH-60Ms from Hotel Company, during Operation Northern Shield, April 2020. '''Live Photo''']]

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W.Reese: /* 15A Aviation Officer */

2021-08-20T04:41:51Z

15A Aviation Officer

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	Hotel Company is the aviation wing of 2nd Ranger Battalion. 160th SOAR (A) aviators represent the foremost in aviation skill and members are held to the highest standards of flying excellence. Hotel Company is divided into four flights with specific tasks during operations that include Intelligence Security Reconnaissance (ISR), Close Air Support (CAS), Resupply, and Transportation/Reinsert. Hotel Company Aviators are 153A Rotary Wing Aviators, 155A Fixed Wing Aviators, and 15A Aviation Officers.		Hotel Company is the aviation wing of 2nd Ranger Battalion. 160th SOAR (A) aviators represent the foremost in aviation skill and members are held to the highest standards of flying excellence. Hotel Company is divided into four flights with specific tasks during operations that include Intelligence Security Reconnaissance (ISR), Close Air Support (CAS), Resupply, and Transportation/Reinsert. Hotel Company Aviators are 153A Rotary Wing Aviators, 155A Fixed Wing Aviators, and 15A Aviation Officers.

	Hotel Company is tasked with providing Aviation support to the Battalion, both rotary and fixed wing. Members of Hotel Company are primarily MOS 153 and 155 (Rotary and Fixed Wing Aviators), supported by 15A Aviation Officers. The Company operates a wide range of aircraft Rotary aircraft include the UH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB) Fixed wing aircraft include the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, AC-130 Spectre Gunship, MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), C-17 Globemaster Heavy Transport Aircraft and A-10 "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, and multi-role fighter aircraft. [[File:~~AlphaPic2~~.~~png~~\|left\|thumb\|Alpha Company Rangers from 1st Platoon ~~receive a briefing prior to an operation~~.~~\|375x375px~~]]		Hotel Company is tasked with providing Aviation support to the Battalion, both rotary and fixed wing. Members of Hotel Company are primarily MOS 153 and 155 (Rotary and Fixed Wing Aviators), supported by 15A Aviation Officers. The Company operates a wide range of aircraft Rotary aircraft include the UH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB) Fixed wing aircraft include the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, AC-130 Spectre Gunship, MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), C-17 Globemaster Heavy Transport Aircraft and A-10 "Warthog" Close-Air Support attack aircraft, and multi-role fighter aircraft.
			[[File:HotelPic2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|400x400px\|Alpha Company Rangers from 1st Platoon pull security after being inserted from two UH-60Ms from Hotel Company during Operation Northern Shield, April 2020. '''Live Photo''']]


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	==Alpha Company Military Occupational Specialties==		==Alpha Company Military Occupational Specialties==
			[[File:HotelPic1.jpg\|thumb\|375x375px\|Alpha Company Rangers from 1st Platoon prepare to board CH-47s from Hotel Company during Operation Iron Anchor, March 2020. '''Live Photo''']]

	===153A Rotary Wing Aviator===		===153A Rotary Wing Aviator===
	~~[[File:AlphaPic1.jpg\|thumb\|375x375px\|Alpha Company Rangers from 1st and 2nd Platoons embark C-130s for an airborne drop during Operation Northern Shield, April 2020. '''Live Photo''']]~~
	153A Rotary Wing Aviators are the helicopter pilots that ensure the functions of Hotel Company are completed including reconnaissance, transportation, Close Air Support (CAS), and resupplies. A quintessential flyer displays patience, dedication, and attention to craft in ensuring their jobs are completed as safe, and effectively as possible. Rotary Wing Aviators are expected to act within acceptable boundaries of conduct and ensure that the mission is completed.		153A Rotary Wing Aviators are the helicopter pilots that ensure the functions of Hotel Company are completed including reconnaissance, transportation, Close Air Support (CAS), and resupplies. A quintessential flyer displays patience, dedication, and attention to craft in ensuring their jobs are completed as safe, and effectively as possible. Rotary Wing Aviators are expected to act within acceptable boundaries of conduct and ensure that the mission is completed.

W.Reese: /* Order of Battle */

2021-08-20T04:12:59Z

Order of Battle

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	=== 15A Aviation Officer ===		=== 15A Aviation Officer ===
	~~Infantry~~ Officers ~~are responsible for commanding~~ and ~~leading platoons~~ within the Company. ~~This includes training, operational~~ command, and ~~organizational command. Infantry Officers are responsible for working with~~ the ~~Senior NCOs for logistical and operational support. Officers~~ are ~~held to high standards, and are examples to follow in leadership~~ and ~~competency~~.		15A Aviation Officers coordinate and direct the flights and task their Aviators to effectively operate within a battle space. They give flight leaders instructions and organize the training and day-to-date operation of Hotel Company. They handle command and control as well as ensuring the Aviators are properly briefed and understanding of their assignments during operations.

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	\| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" \|Hotel Company Headquarters		\| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" \|Hotel Company Headquarters
	\| style="width: 100px;" data-mce-style="width: 100px;" \|Night ~~Stalkers~~		\| style="width: 100px;" data-mce-style="width: 100px;" \|Night Stalker
	\| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" \|Headquarters		\| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" \|Headquarters
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	\| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" \|1st Platoon		\| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" \|1st Platoon
	\| style="width: 100px;" data-mce-style="width: 100px;" \|Night ~~Stalkers~~ 1		\| style="width: 100px;" data-mce-style="width: 100px;" \|Night Stalker 1
	\| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" \|Platoon		\| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" \|Platoon
	\|Multi-Role Rotary and Fixed-Wing Aviation Platoon		\|Multi-Role Rotary and Fixed-Wing Aviation Platoon
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	\| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" \|1st Platoon, 1st Flight		\| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" \|1st Platoon, 1st Flight
	\| style="width: 100px;" data-mce-style="width: 100px;" \|Night ~~Stalkers~~ 1-1		\| style="width: 100px;" data-mce-style="width: 100px;" \|Night Stalker 1-1
	\| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" \|Flight		\| style="width: 80px;" data-mce-style="width: 80px;" \|Flight
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	\|1st Platoon, 2nd Flight		\|1st Platoon, 2nd Flight
	\|Night ~~Stalkers~~ 1-2		\|Night Stalker 1-2
	\|Flight		\|Flight
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	\|1st Platoon, 3rd Flight		\|1st Platoon, 3rd Flight
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	\|1st Platoon, 4th Flight		\|1st Platoon, 4th Flight
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	\|Flight		\|Flight
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W.Reese: /* Alpha Company Military Occupational Specialties */

2021-08-20T03:52:28Z

Alpha Company Military Occupational Specialties

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	===153A Rotary Wing Aviator===		===153A Rotary Wing Aviator===
	[[File:AlphaPic1.jpg\|thumb\|375x375px\|Alpha Company Rangers from 1st and 2nd Platoons embark C-130s for an airborne drop during Operation Northern Shield, April 2020. '''Live Photo''']]		[[File:AlphaPic1.jpg\|thumb\|375x375px\|Alpha Company Rangers from 1st and 2nd Platoons embark C-130s for an airborne drop during Operation Northern Shield, April 2020. '''Live Photo''']]
	~~The Military Occupational Specialty 11B Infantryman is responsible for closing with and destroying~~ the ~~enemy. They are experts in squad-level battle drills and employment~~ of ~~assigned weapon systems. In Alpha~~ Company, ~~Infantrymen specialize in both~~ Air ~~Assault and Airborne operations, while also performing traditional light infantry~~, ~~mechanized~~ and ~~motorized tasks~~. ~~Each Infantry Platoon within Alpha Company is comprised of up to three Light Infantry Squads and one Weapons Squad.~~		153A Rotary Wing Aviators are the helicopter pilots that ensure the functions of Hotel Company are completed including reconnaissance, transportation, Close Air Support (CAS), and resupplies. A quintessential flyer displays patience, dedication, and attention to craft in ensuring their jobs are completed as safe, and effectively as possible. Rotary Wing Aviators are expected to act within acceptable boundaries of conduct and ensure that the mission is completed.

	A ~~Light Infantry squad employs weapons including the M4A1 Carbine~~, ~~the M249 Light Machinegun~~, ~~the M320 Grenade Launcher~~, and ~~the AT-4 recoilless launcher~~. ~~These squads~~ act ~~as the primary assault and maneuver elements~~ within ~~the platoon.~~

	~~Each platoon also employs a Weapons Squad, which provides a base of fire for the rest~~ of ~~the platoon. These squads are trained to employ weapons systems such as the M240B Medium Machine Gun, the M3 Medium Anti-Armor Weapon System (MAAWS), M252 81mm Medium Weight Mortar~~ and the ~~FIM-92 Stinger Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) among others~~.

	=== 155A Fixed Wing Aviator ===		=== 155A Fixed Wing Aviator ===
	~~The 11Z Senior Infantry Sergeant is chiefly~~ responsible for the ~~sensible military administration~~ of ~~a military unit. They are experienced and competent administrators who handle~~ the ~~logistical~~ and ~~intelligence requirements of combat operations~~. ~~Coordinating the unit~~, ~~other units~~, and ~~ensuring that orders flow and decisions~~ are ~~made~~ with ~~efficiency to ensure~~ the ~~continued maintenance of the Company. Personnel such as~~ the ~~Company 1SG and Battalion SGM are chiefly responsible for these tasks~~.		155A Fixed Wing Aviators are responsible for the operation of aircraft including the C-130 Hercules, AC-130 Spectre Gunship, A-10 Warthog, C-17 Globemaster, and MQ-9 Reaper UAV. Typically tasked with resupply, CAS, air superiority, ISR, and transportation. Fixed Wing Aviators are capable of dealing with the complex situations that arise in the air.

	=== 15A Aviation Officer ===		=== 15A Aviation Officer ===

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Branch & Military Occupational Specialties

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	!'''Aviation'''		!'''Aviation'''
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	=== 15A Aviation Officer ===		=== 15A Aviation Officer ===
	Infantry Officers are responsible for commanding and leading platoons within the Company. This includes training, operational command, and organizational command. Infantry Officers are responsible for working with the Senior NCOs for logistical and operational support. Officers are held to high standards, and are examples to follow in leadership and competency.		Infantry Officers are responsible for commanding and leading platoons within the Company. This includes training, operational command, and organizational command. Infantry Officers are responsible for working with the Senior NCOs for logistical and operational support. Officers are held to high standards, and are examples to follow in leadership and competency.

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