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'''2nd Battalion''' is the highest combat unit within the Regiment. It is currently comprised of two Companies that perform different roles and have different Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). The Battalion has two companies with distinct responsibilities. Alpha Company is organic to the Battalion and Hotel Company is attached from a fictional unit for organizational purposes and structure. 2nd Battalion is the Higher Headquarters for both Companies. | '''2nd Ranger Battalion''' is the highest combat unit within the Regiment. It is currently comprised of two Companies that perform different roles and have different Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). The Battalion has two companies with distinct responsibilities. Alpha Company is organic to the Battalion and Hotel Company is attached from a fictional unit for organizational purposes and structure. 2nd Battalion is the Higher Headquarters for both Companies. | ||
'''[[Alpha Company]]''' is a Light Infantry Ranger Company. Comprised of 11B Infantrymen the Company's primary tasks are airborne and air assault operations, force reconnaissance, long-range patrols, hostage rescue, counter terrorism, and special operations. All Alpha Company Rangers are Airborne and Air Assault qualified, remaining flexible in both roles. Alpha Company primarily operates as Infantry in rifle squads with a functional weapon squad providing heavy weapons support. Logistical support is provided by Hotel Company in the form of transportation, resupply, reconnaissance, and close air support. Trained to operate in a modern combat environment, Alpha Company is capable of responding to a myriad of threats and enemy force compositions. Alpha Company is also capable of motorized and mechanized operations in the M1126 ICV, HMMWV, and M1224 MRAP | |||
'''[[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. | |||
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| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |Alpha Company is a Light Infantry Ranger Company. Comprised of 11B Infantrymen the Company's primary tasks are airborne and air assault operations, force reconnaissance, long-range patrols, hostage rescue, counter terrorism, and special operations. All Alpha Company Rangers are Airborne and Air Assault qualified, remaining flexible in both roles. Alpha Company primarily operates as Infantry in rifle squads with a functional weapon squad providing heavy weapons support. Logistical support is provided by 160th SOAR in the form of transportation, resupply, reconnaissance, and close air support. Trained to operate in a modern combat environment, Alpha Company is capable of responding to a myriad of threats and enemy force compositions. Alpha Company is also capable of motorized and mechanized operations in the M1126 ICV, HMMWV, and M1224 MRAP | | style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |Alpha Company is a Light Infantry Ranger Company. Comprised of 11B Infantrymen the Company's primary tasks are airborne and air assault operations, force reconnaissance, long-range patrols, hostage rescue, counter terrorism, and special operations. All Alpha Company Rangers are Airborne and Air Assault qualified, remaining flexible in both roles. Alpha Company primarily operates as Infantry in rifle squads with a functional weapon squad providing heavy weapons support. Logistical support is provided by 160th SOAR in the form of transportation, resupply, reconnaissance, and close air support. Trained to operate in a modern combat environment, Alpha Company is capable of responding to a myriad of threats and enemy force compositions. Alpha Company is also capable of motorized and mechanized operations in the M1126 ICV, HMMWV, and M1224 MRAP | ||
| style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |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. | | style="width: 33%;" data-mce-style="width: 33%;" |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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:29, 26 August 2021
| 2nd Ranger Battalion | |
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| Staff | |
| CO | LTC W. Reese |
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| XO | CLOSED |
| SGM | CLOSED |
| Hierarchy | |
| Superior Unit | Regimental Headquarters |
| Reporting Units | Alpha Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion
Hotel Company, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment |
| Esprit De Corps | |
| Unit Motto | "Rangers Lead the Way!" |
2nd Ranger Battalion is the highest combat unit within the Regiment. It is currently comprised of two Companies that perform different roles and have different Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). The Battalion has two companies with distinct responsibilities. Alpha Company is organic to the Battalion and Hotel Company is attached from a fictional unit for organizational purposes and structure. 2nd Battalion is the Higher Headquarters for both Companies.
Alpha Company is a Light Infantry Ranger Company. Comprised of 11B Infantrymen the Company's primary tasks are airborne and air assault operations, force reconnaissance, long-range patrols, hostage rescue, counter terrorism, and special operations. All Alpha Company Rangers are Airborne and Air Assault qualified, remaining flexible in both roles. Alpha Company primarily operates as Infantry in rifle squads with a functional weapon squad providing heavy weapons support. Logistical support is provided by Hotel Company in the form of transportation, resupply, reconnaissance, and close air support. Trained to operate in a modern combat environment, Alpha Company is capable of responding to a myriad of threats and enemy force compositions. Alpha Company is also capable of motorized and mechanized operations in the M1126 ICV, HMMWV, and M1224 MRAP
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.
Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
| Document Number | Policy Letters |
| 2NDRB-BN-001 | 2nd Battalion Guide to Processing AWOLs |
| 2NDRB-BN-002 | 2nd Battalion Guide to Processing Discharges |
| 2NDRB-BN-003 | |
| 2NDRB-BN-004 | |
| 2NDRB-BN-005 |
Subordinate Units
2nd Ranger Battalion has two subordinate units with distinct roles and responsibilities.
| Alpha Company, 2ndRB | Hotel Company, 4-160th |
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| Alpha Company is a Light Infantry Ranger Company. Comprised of 11B Infantrymen the Company's primary tasks are airborne and air assault operations, force reconnaissance, long-range patrols, hostage rescue, counter terrorism, and special operations. All Alpha Company Rangers are Airborne and Air Assault qualified, remaining flexible in both roles. Alpha Company primarily operates as Infantry in rifle squads with a functional weapon squad providing heavy weapons support. Logistical support is provided by 160th SOAR in the form of transportation, resupply, reconnaissance, and close air support. Trained to operate in a modern combat environment, Alpha Company is capable of responding to a myriad of threats and enemy force compositions. Alpha Company is also capable of motorized and mechanized operations in the M1126 ICV, HMMWV, and M1224 MRAP | 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. |