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Mission Overview: Hotel Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion

Hotel Company serves as the aviation wing of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, embodying the pinnacle of aviation expertise within the unit. As an elite group of aviators, members of Hotel Company are tasked with crucial air support roles during operations, ensuring the battalion's effectiveness across various mission scenarios.

Roles and Structure of Hotel Company

Composition: Hotel Company comprises both rotary and fixed-wing aviators, including MOS 153A Rotary Wing Aviators, 155A Fixed Wing Aviators, and 15A Aviation Officers.
Division of Tasks: The Company is organized into four specialized flights, each dedicated to specific operational tasks:
- Intelligence Security Reconnaissance (ISR): Providing critical intelligence and surveillance capabilities.
- Close Air Support (CAS): Delivering precise air-to-ground support to ground forces engaged in combat.
- Resupply: Ensuring the timely delivery of essential supplies and equipment to troops in the field.
- Transportation/Reinsert: Facilitating the movement and reinsertion of troops across the operational theatre.

Aircraft Operated by Hotel Company

Hotel Company pilots a diverse fleet of aircraft, tailored to the broad spectrum of their mission requirements:

Rotary Wing Aircraft:
- UH-60M Medium Lift Helicopter: Versatile for troop transport and medium lift operations.
- CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter: Specialized in heavy-lift operations, capable of transporting large troops and equipment.
- AH-6M and MH-6M Mission Enhanced Littlebird (MELB): Agile and small, ideal for quick strikes and special operations support.

Operational Expectations

Members of Hotel Company are held to the highest standards of flying excellence, required to master the intricacies of their respective aircraft and the strategic nuances of their roles. This dedication ensures that the 2nd Ranger Battalion retains superior air capability, essential for the success of its operations across various combat scenarios.

Information

Our aviation platoon, known as Hotel company, is a vital part of the 2nd Ranger Battalion. The platoon consists three versatile flights, each performs one o of performing transport, close air support (CAS), and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) missions. Each flight is composed of 2-5 soldiers, including a flight leader and pilots.

Falcon Platoon Structure

Element	Echelon	Roles	Abbreviation	Approved Strength

1st Flight	Flight	Transport	1/	2-5 Soldiers
2nd Flight	Flight	CAS	2/	2-5 Soldiers
3rd Flight	Flight	MEDEVAC	3/	2-5 Soldiers

Mission

Hotel company serves as the aerial support unit for the 2nd Ranger Battalion, providing essential rotary-wing capabilities that enhance our operational effectiveness. Each flight is trained to execute multiple roles: