2nd Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment


The 2nd Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, is the field artillery battalion assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division of the United States Army. This battalion is also known as the 2nd Airborne Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, or the 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment.

History

Constituted on 24 June 1921, the battalion served alongside the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. It was active in both Iraq and Afghanistan during the Global War on Terror. It has been stationed at various locations in the United States as a training unit and is currently stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska.
The battalion is currently composed of a Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, three cannon batteries, and a forward support company.
The battalion's current mission statement is, "On order, 2-377th PFAR provides firepower over-match throughout the 4-25 IBCT area of operations, to dominate all adversaries through the rapid and simultaneous application of fires and sensor platforms."

Lineage & Honors

Lineage

Note: The published US Army lineage lists "Campaigns to be determined" as of 1 October 2007. By comparing the battalion's deployment dates with War on Terrorism campaigns, it's been estimated that the battalion is entitled to credit for participation in the 6 campaigns listed.

Decorations

Distinctive Unit Insignia

A red shield-shaped embroidered item with a semi-circular base 2 1/4 inches in height and 1 7/8 inches in width, edged with a 1/8 inch blue inner border and a 1/8 inch red outer 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.

Background Trimming

A red oval-shaped embroidered item 1 3/8 inches in height and 2 1/4 inches in width, edged with a blue inner border 1/8 inch and a 1/8 inch red outer border. The background trimming was approved on 29 April 2004. It was re-designated for the 2nd Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment on 9 June 2005.