2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (United States)

The 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (2-3 FA) is a field artillery battalion of the United States Army. It is part of the 1st Armored Division Artillery, stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas.

History:

The 3rd Field Artillery Regiment has a lineage dating back to the early 19th century. The 2nd Battalion has participated in numerous campaigns and operations throughout the Army's history, though specific details regarding early deployments of the specific 2nd Battalion are somewhat fragmented prior to the 20th Century and the reorganization of the US Army following World War I.

Modern Era:

Since the late 20th century and into the 21st, 2-3 FA has been actively involved in major conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Specific deployments include:

• Operation Desert Storm: The battalion participated in the liberation of Kuwait in 1991.
• Operation Iraqi Freedom: The battalion deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing fire support to maneuver units.
• Operation Enduring Freedom: The battalion has deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Current Status:

As part of the 1st Armored Division Artillery, 2-3 FA maintains a high state of readiness to deploy and conduct full spectrum operations in support of national objectives. The battalion's personnel are trained and equipped to utilize modern artillery systems.

Organization:

The battalion typically consists of:

• A Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB)
• Multiple firing batteries (typically three, designated as A, B, and C batteries)
• A Forward Support Company (FSC) attached from a supporting logistics battalion.

The precise composition and equipment of the battalion may vary depending on the specific mission and evolving organizational structures of the US Army.