2nd Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment
| 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1921–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Airborne field artillery |
| Role | Airborne BCT Cannon Battalion |
| Size | Battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Richardson, Alaska |
| Equipment | M119A3 / M777A2 |
| Engagements |
World War II Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
LTC Benjamin Luper |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Stanley McQueen |
The 2nd Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, also known as the 2nd Airborne Battalion , 377th Field Artillery Regiment or the 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment (2-377 PFAR), is the field artillery battalion assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division of the United States Army. The battalion was active in both Iraq and Afghanistan during the Global War on Terror and served alongside the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. It was stationed at various locations in the United States as a training unit, including Fort Richardson, Alaska. The battalion is currently composed of a Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), three cannon batteries (A, B, and C), and a forward support company (Company F, 725th Support Battalion).
The battalion's current mission statement is "On order, 2-377th PFAR provides firepower over-match throughout the 4-25 IBCT(ABN) area of operations in order to dominate all adversaries through the rapid and simultaneous application of fires and sensor platforms."
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Note: The published US Army lineage lists "Campaigns to be determined" as of 1 October 2007. Comparison of the battalion's deployment dates with War on Terrorism campaigns estimates that the battalion is entitled to credit for participation in the 6 campaigns listed.
On a shield-shaped embroidered item with a semi-circular base 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in height and 1 7/8 inches (4.76 cm) in width. Edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border and a red background with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue inner border. The beret flash was approved on 27 April 2004. It was re-designated for the 2nd Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment on 9 June 2005.
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