Hotel Company
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| Staff | |
| CO | MAJ J. Novix |
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| XO | CPT E. Bradbury |
| AOO | 1LT W. Decker |
| Hierarchy | |
| Superior Unit | Battalion Headquarters |
| Reporting Units | 1st Platoon, Hotel Company |
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| Unit Motto | "Death waits in the dark!" |
Hotel Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion is an Aviation Company tasked with providing aviation support to Alpha Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion. It is administratively known as H/4-160th. Hotel Company is borrowed from the 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Organizationally, Hotel Company is attached and under the command of 2nd Ranger Battalion.
Mission
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.
Branch & Military Occupational Specialties
| Branch | Insignia | MOS | Description |
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15A Aviation Officer
153A Rotary Wing Aviator 155A Fixed Wing Aviator |
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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Alpha Company Military Occupational Specialties
153A Rotary Wing Aviator
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.
155A Fixed Wing Aviator
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 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.
Aviation
| Warrant Officers | Aviation School | ||||||||||
The Warrant Officer ranks within the unit are the symbol of Aviation. The symbol of one's winged pilot status. Those that hold the Warrant Officer rank are now the go-to when someone needs an aviator. It is their job to ensure they have the skills to accomplish this task. This is one's primary duty.
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Traditions and History
The unit was founded in August of 2018 and officially stood up September 1st 2018. Hotel Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion was added later in September, once it was ready to receive applicants. The first company commander was Zach Lemon, who retired from service in December of 2020.
Leadership
The following is a list of Company Commanders beginning with the most recent.
| Rank | Name | Dates of Service |
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| Captain | John Novix | 30 Dec 2020–Present |
| Major | Zach Lemon | 1 Sep 2018–30 Dec 2020 |
Order of Battle
Hotel Company consists of 1 Aviation Platoon and a Headquarters.
| Element | Callsign | Echelon | Role | Abbreviation | Approved Strength |
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| Hotel Company Headquarters | Night Stalker | Headquarters | Headquarters and Battlespace Control | H/HQ | 3 Soldiers, 23 Total |
| 1st Platoon | Night Stalker 1 | Platoon | Multi-Role Rotary and Fixed-Wing Aviation Platoon | 1/H | 20 Soldiers |
| 1st Platoon, 1st Flight | Night Stalker 1-1 | Flight | Rotary-Wing Action Flight | 1/1/H | 6 Soldiers |
| 1st Platoon, 2nd Flight | Night Stalker 1-2 | Flight | Rotary-Wing Action Flight | 2/1/H | 6 Soldiers |
| 1st Platoon, 3rd Flight | Night Stalker 1-3 | Flight | Rotary-Wing Action Flight | 3/1/H | 5 Soldiers |
| 1st Platoon, 4th Flight | Night Stalker 1-4 | Flight | Fixed-Wing Action Flight | 4/1/H | 2 Soldiers |