| 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 2021-present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | US Army Europe and Africa |
| Branch | US Army |
| Type | Task Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Mainz-Kastel, Germany |
| Mottos | Sword and Shield |
| Website | https://www.56ac.army.mil/2d-Multi-Domain-Task-Force/ |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Jeffery W. Pickler |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Tyler E. Bell |
| Insignia | |
| 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force DUI |  |
The 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force (2MDTF) is a new Army unit that will integrate cyberspace, space, land, sea, and air operations into one fighting unit as part of the Transformation of the Army / Aimpoint 2035. The unit was activated in 2021 in Mainz-Kastel, Germany. The 2MDTF capabilities include aerostat unmanned sensors, High Altitude Balloon's (HAB),[1] unmanned aerial surveillance drones (UAS)[2] and will have Tomahawks and hypersonic missiles in 2026.
The Army created MDTFs to respond to Congress' desire to have forces that can oppose near-peer adversaries in Europe and Asia and provide A2/AD "Anti-Access is any action, activity, or capability designed to prevent an advancing military force from entering an operational area."[3] In 2025, the 2MDTF experimented with 3D printed drones[4] in keeping with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's push for modernization of acquisition.[5]
Organization
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2nd Multi-Domain Task Force, in Mainz-Kastel, Germany[6]
- Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion
- 2nd Multi-Domain Effects Battalion
- Headquarters and Headquarters Company
- Signal Company
- Extended Range Sensing and Effects Company
- Information Defense Company
- Military Intelligence Company
- Space Company
- 3rd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment (Long-Range Fires Battalion (1-17 LRFB) at Fort Drum (NY) and equipped with Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon)[7]
- Indirect Fire Protection Capability Battalion (IFPC) (to be formed)
- Task Force Sustainment Battalion (to be formed)
- 228th Brigade Support Company
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Dixon, SSG Rajheem (May 25, 2025). "Soldiers Experiment with High Altitude Balloons during Arcane Thunder". US Army Europe-Africa.
- ^ Griffin, Maj. Jacqwayne (September 7, 2023). "The Army's future fight: Maximizing 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force's unprecedented Arcane Thunder 23 exercise". US Army. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Staff, U. S. Naval Institute (2025-03-18). "Report to Congress on The Army's Multi-Domain Task Force". USNI News. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ "U.S. Army evaluates Soldier-produced 3D printed FPV drones". DVIDS. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ "Hegseth Tasks Army to Transform to Leaner, More Lethal Force". U.S. Department of War. Archived from the original on 2025-10-02. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ "About Us". 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Vandiver, John. "New Fort Drum artillery unit activated with European defense in mind". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 16 December 2025.