{"id":1036,"date":"2024-01-23T03:12:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T03:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily-bullet.com\/?p=1036"},"modified":"2024-01-23T03:12:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T03:12:43","slug":"armys-first-long-range-fires-battalion-activates-second-mid-range-capability-battery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily-bullet.com\/?p=1036","title":{"rendered":"Army\u2019s First Long Range Fires Battalion Activates Second Mid-Range Capability Battery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. \u2014 The 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, the Army\u2019s first Long Range Fires Battalion, conducted a ceremony on January 11, 2024, at the base to activate the second mid-range capability battery in support of multi-domain operations.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe activation of Delta Battery, 5-3 FA expands our Long Range Fires Battalion capacity to support our Joint Indo-Pacific Mission \u2014 providing a credible, land-based maritime strike capability. Elements of this battery are already projected to operate in the Pacific later this year, a testament to our Army\u2019s continuous transformation priority,\u201d said Brig. Gen. Bernard Harrington, commander of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force.<\/p>\n

During the ceremony, the command shared the unique history of the unit and outlined a vision for what the activation means for the future of multi-domain operations.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI always like to refer to the crest up here, the distinguished unit insignia, and one of the things you see on there is the dragon symbol. This is one of the few units in the Army today \u2014 and really across the joint force \u2014 that\u2019s got credit for a campaign on mainland China. And so that is not a reminder for us to try to get back into China. That\u2019s a reminder that we never want to go there again,\u201d said Lt. Col. Benjamin Blane, commander of 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, underscoring the importance of the battalion\u2019s mission to enable integrated deterrence in the Pacific.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSo ultimately, we strive to deter the next fight. But if this is unsuccessful, I know that this unit stands ready to complete its mission of providing counter maritime capability in the Pacific,\u201d said Blane.<\/p>\n

The new battery command team for the unit is Capt. Michael J. Geissler and 1st Sgt. Jeremiah O. Bosley.<\/p>\n

\u201cThroughout this year, this battery will face the challenges that come with forming a combat credible force in the Pacific with a new unit and a new weapon system. We will overcome and succeed through each of these challenges together to help us prepare for the greater challenges ahead,\u201d said Geissler.<\/p>\n

The MRC uses the Navy\u2019s SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles as part of the initial prototype. The system will incorporate future missile capabilities as they become available, expanding the effectiveness of mid-range capabilities.<\/p>\n

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The 1st Multi-Domain Task Force is an Indo-Pacific assigned, theater-level unit. Multi-domain task forces are maneuver elements that synchronize long-range precision fires and effects in all domains to neutralize adversary anti-access and area denial networks.<\/p>\n

Story by CPT Ryan DeBooy<\/em><\/p>\n

Photos by Caitlyn Davies and SPC Michael Lopez<\/em><\/p>\n

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