2nd Ranger Battalion

2nd Ranger Battalion
Staff
CO	LTC W. Reese
XO	CLOSED
COS
IG
AG
CSM
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 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

Sub-Units

2nd Battalion has 2 Sub-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.