2nd Ranger Battalion
| 2nd Ranger Battalion | |
| Staff | |
| CO | LTC W. Reese |
|---|---|
| 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 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 tasked with providing Aviation support to the Battalion, both rotary and fixed wing. Members of Alpha Company are primarily MOS 153 and 155 (Rotary and Fixed Wing Aviators), supported by Army Aircrew. The Company operates a wide range of aircraft Rotary aircraft include the MH-60/MH-60DAP Medium Lift Helicopter, CH-47 Heavy Lift Helicopter, AH-6 and MH-6 Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB) and AH-64D "Apache" Attack Helicopter. Fixed wing aircraft include the C-130J Hercules transport aircraft, A-10C "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.
Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
| Document Number | Policy Letters |
| 7CAV-BATT1-001 | 1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing AWOLs |
| 7CAV-BATT1-002 | 1BN Battalion-Level Guide to Processing Discharges |
Sub-Units
1st Battalion has 3 Sub-units with distinct roles and responsibilities.
| Alpha Company, 2ndRB | Hotel Company, 4-160th |
| File:ACoButton.png | File:BTrpButton.png |
| Alpha Company is the Aviation Company in the 1st Battalion. It provides both fixed wing and rotary wing Army Aviators. They operate a wide range of aircraft, including the UH-60M Helicopter, AH-64D Attack Helicopter, MH-6 Littlebird Helicopter, CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter, as well as a wide range of fixed-wing platforms including the C-130J and A-10. | Bravo Troop is a composite Troop comprised of Armored, Cavalry Scout, and Health Service Support/Combat Service Support. It has 2 Platoons: 1 Armored and HHS/CSS Platoon; and 1 Cavalry Scout Platoon. Bravo Troop Soldiers primarily operate the M1A2 Main Battle Tank, M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and M1126/M1127 Stryker. |
