Stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, the 2nd Battalion, 305th Field Artillery Regiment (2-305 FA BN) is a critical force multiplier within the 177th Armored Brigade, First Army Division East. As a Training Support Battalion, 2-305 FA’s mission is clear: train, mentor, and validate Reserve and National Guard units preparing for deployment around the globe.

With deep artillery roots and a combined-arms mindset, 2-305 FA doesn't just focus on firepower—it delivers comprehensive mission readiness, specializing in observer/controller-trainer (OC/T) operations, combined arms training, and field exercise support. Their work ensures that mobilizing units meet the Army’s high standards of lethality, survivability, and adaptability.

Whether it's artillery crews, maneuver units, or sustainment forces, 2-305 FA is on the ground, in the mud, and at the heart of the mission—arming the force with knowledge before they bring the fight.

2-305 FA Battalion Command Team

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