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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. | 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 Heavy 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), and the FIM-92 Stinger Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) among others. | Each platoon also employs a Heavy 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), and the FIM-92 Stinger Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) among others.\ | ||
=== 11Z Senior Infantry Sergeant === | |||
=== 11A Infantry Officer === | |||
=== 68W Combat Medical Specialist === | |||
=== 13F Fire Support Specialist === | |||
=Traditions and History= | =Traditions and History= | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 19 August 2021
| Alpha Company | |
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| Staff | |
| CO | CPT E. Geneva |
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| XO | 1LT A. Hajo |
| 1SG | 1SG J. McMillan |
| Hierarchy | |
| Superior Unit | Battalion Headquarters |
| Reporting Units | 1st Platoon, Alpha Company
2nd Platoon, Alpha Company |
| Esprit De Corps | |
| Unit Motto | "Rangers Lead the Way!" |
Alpha Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion is an Infantry Company tasked with Air Assault and Airborne Operations. It is administratively known as A/2ndRB. The Company has two Platoons.
Mission
The mission
Branch & Military Occupational Specialties
| Branch | Insignia | MOS | Description |
| Infantry |  |
11A Infantry Officer
11B Infantryman 11Z Senior Infantry Sergeant |
Infantrymen are |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical |  |
68W Combat Medical Specialist | Combat Medics are |
| Artillery |  |
13F Fire Support Specialist | Fire Support Specialists |
Alpha Company Military Occupational Specialties
11B Infantryman
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 Charlie Company, Infantrymen specialize in both Air Assault and Airborne operations, while also performing traditional light infantry and motorized tasks. Each Infantry Platoon within Charlie Company is comprised of up to three Light Infantry Squads and one Weapons Squad.
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 Heavy 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), and the FIM-92 Stinger Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) among others.\
11Z Senior Infantry Sergeant
11A Infantry Officer
68W Combat Medical Specialist
13F Fire Support Specialist
Traditions and History
Leadership
The following is a list of Company Commanders beginning with the most recent.
| Rank | Name | Dates of Service |
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| Captain | William Reese | 1 Sep 2018–Present |
Order of Battle
Alpha Company consists of 2 Light Infantry Platoons and a Headquarters.
| Element | Callsign | Size | Abbreviation |
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| Company Headquarters | Goliath | Headquarters | A/HQ |
| 1st Platoon | Goliath 1 | Platoon | 1/A |
| 2nd Platoon | Goliath 2 | Platoon | 2/A |