3rd Multi-Domain Task Force
Active2022-present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUS Army Pacific
BranchUS Army
TypeTask Force
Garrison/HQFort Shafter, Hawaii
MottoHunt Forward
Commanders
Current
commander
Col. Wade A. Germann
Insignia
3rd Multi-Domain Task Force DUI

The 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) 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 2022 at Fort Shafter, Hawaii.[1] The 3MDTF capabilities include Autonomous Multi-Domain Launchers (AML), Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM),[2] high-altitude balloons (HABs) and the Vanilla Ultra-Long Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System.[3] The 3MDTF has deployed the LRHW (Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon) "Dark Eagle," Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles, as well as the SM-6 Typhon missile system in August 2025.[4][5]

Organization

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  • 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force
    • Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion
    • 3d Multi-Domain Effects Battalion
    • 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment (Long-Range Fires Battalion (1-17 LRFB) equipped with Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon)[6]
    • Indirect Fire Protection Capability Battalion (IFPC) (to be formed)
    • Task Force Sustainment Battalion (to be formed)

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ "Multidomain Task Forces Accelerate Transformation". Association of the United States Army. March 21, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  2. ^ Alfaro, Sgt. Perla (June 20, 2025). "3d Multi-Domain Task Force Change of Command". US Army Pacific. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  3. ^ Page, Major Stephen (June 21, 2024). "3d MDTF demonstrates ability to operate in the Indo-Pacific". US Army. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  4. ^ Page, Maj. Stephen (August 6, 2025). "3d Multi-Domain Task Force Achieves Historic Effects and Interoperability Firsts in Talisman Sabre 25". U.S. Army Pacific.
  5. ^ Gunn, Kyle (2025-09-16). "The Army's Typhon missile system is in Japan". Task & Purpose. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  6. ^ "1-17 FA LRFB, 3rd MDTF Activation Ceremony". 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force. Retrieved 15 December 2025.