2nd Engineer Brigade (United States)

The 2nd Engineer Brigade is a combat engineer brigade of the United States Army. It provides engineer support to forces primarily in the Pacific Theater.

History:

The brigade's history dates back to World War I as the 2nd Engineer Regiment. It participated in numerous campaigns throughout the 20th century, including World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, often providing critical construction, demolition, and mobility support.

Organization:

The 2nd Engineer Brigade is typically composed of various engineer battalions and companies, including combat engineer, construction engineer, and bridging units. The specific composition can change depending on mission requirements.

Mission:

The primary mission of the 2nd Engineer Brigade is to provide mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to maneuver forces. This includes tasks such as:

• Constructing and maintaining roads, airfields, and other infrastructure.
• Clearing obstacles and breaching enemy defenses.
• Constructing defensive positions and fortifications.
• Providing route clearance operations to ensure freedom of movement.
• Performing specialized engineer tasks, such as mine warfare and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD).

Current Status:

The 2nd Engineer Brigade is currently stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and maintains readiness to deploy in support of contingency operations.