702d Main Support Battalion
"The Deuce" / "Warrior Main"
The 702nd Main Support Battalion, the largest Main Support Battalion in the U.S. Army today, was reorganized 15 September 1999. The 702nd MSB, the largest Battalion in the 2nd Infantry Division, reduced in size from 7 companies to 6 companies. The ceremony marked by the deactivation of Echo Company (missile maintenance) and the re-designation of Charlie, Delta and Foxtrot companies and reduced the personnel strength from its authorization of 1073 to 994.
The reorganization ceremony marked the deactivation of Echo Company, the Battalion's missile maintenance company, responsible for all DS ground level missile maintenance for 2 ID as well as class IX missile repair parts. This unit also provided DS automotive support to the Uijonbu military area. Echo Company's missions will be redistributed to other 702nd units, as well as the new 602nd Aviation Support Battalion Additionally, the reorganization ceremony marked the re-designation of Charlie Company (light maintenance) to Delta Company; Delta Company (heavy maintenance) to Echo company; and Fox-trot Company (medical) to Charlie Company. "Warrior Main" remains focused on mission support, teamwork, safety, security, discipline and continues to provide outstanding support to DISCOM and 2ID.
The 702nd MSB, "the Deuce," was originally activated 16 October 1989 from the deactivated 702nd Maintenance Battalion as the base unit of the Army of Excellence (AOE) 2nd ID Support Command (DISCOM). The 702nd Main Support Battalion carries the proud lineage and honors of the 702nd Maintenance Battalion. Originally organized on 1 February 1918 as the Machine Shop, Truck Unit #343 at Camp Meigs in Washington, DC, the unit was assigned to the 2nd Division in 1920 and became part of the 2nd Quartermaster Battalion, 2nd Division. In 1942, the 702nd Ordnance Light Maintenance Company emerged. The company served with distinction in the European Theater of operations and was awarded two Meritorious Unit Citations and the Belgian Fourragerre.
Company A provides food, water, and supplies to all 2ID soldiers and provide back-up support to Forward and Aviation Support Battalions. Deploy teams to produce water and deliver rations forward and sends 5,000 gallon tankers of fuel forward to logistical release points. Receives, stores and issues supplies at the Division's warehouse and is prepared to deploy all supplies to the Division Support Area.
Bravo Company, 702nd Main Support Battalion, provides 5 Ton Cargo truck support for all 2ID soldiers with emphasis for two air assault battalions and support on the DMZ. Provides 5 Ton Tractor & Trailor support for movement of supplies and rations forward. Provides Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) for movement of tracked vehicles over Korean roads. Bravo Company traces its history to the organization of the Thirteenth Transportation Battalion, which was activated at Fort Richardson, Alaska on 20 June 1957. The battalion was later reorganized on 14 June 1958 at Fort Benning, Georgia and joined the Second Infantry Division as a distinct transportation unit under the divisional organization. The unit consisted of tracked and wheeled assets in support of the Second Infantry Division. On 1 March 1963, as part of the reorganization of the division, motor elements of the Thirteenth Transportation Battalion combined with the Second Quartermaster Company to form the Second Supply and Transportation Battalion consisting of a Headquarter and Headquarters Company, Alpha Company (Supply and Services), and Bravo Company (Transportation). The Second Supply and Transportation Battalion deployed to Korea with the Second Infantry Division in 1966. On 17 October 1989, the 2nd Supply and Transportation Battalion was inactivated under the DISCOM AOE reorganization and Bravo Company became the Transportation Motor Transport Company of the newly activated 702nd Main Support Battalion.
Charlie Company provides medical care for all 2ID soldiers with treatment platoons, ambulance platoons, and preventive medicine and mental health sections. Provides dental, optical and pharmacy support. Operates a medical warehouse capable of forward deployment. Charlie Company traces its origins back to the original 2nd Sanitary Train from the 2nd Infantry Division of World War I. The 2nd Sanitary Train served with the 2nd Infantry Division in France until the Armistice signing of 11 November 1919. In 1921, the 2nd Sanitary Train was reorganized and designated in October 1939 as the 2nd Medical Battalion. During World War II the Battalion actively participated in 24 battles on the continent and is entitled to full honors for five battle campaigns. On 10 July 1950, the Battalion was alerted for the immediate shipment to the Far East Command. Platoons of the Ambulance and Clearing Companies were attached to three Infantry Regiments in the 2nd Infantry Division. The Battalion participated in the Korean Conflict from 1950 through the early part of 1954. The Battalion returned to the United States on 20 August 1954 and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington until 16 December 1957 when it transferred, less personnel and equipment, to Department of Army control pending reorganization. The Battalion was reorganized in June 1958 at Fort Benning, Georgia, with the transfer of personnel and equipment from the 105th Infantry Division, which was currently deactivated. Since the Battalion's reorganization, the 2nd Infantry Division. In 1989 the Army went to the Support Battalion concept and reorganized the 2nd Medical Battalion. On 16 October 1989 the Area Medical Support Company and Headquarters Section of the 2nd Medical Battalion joined the newly activated 702nd Main Support Battalion as Foxtrot Company. As of 16 September 1999, Foxtrot Company was renamed as Charlie Company, 702nd Main Support Battalion.
Delta Company operates a division warehouse for repair parts for the entire Division. Repairs small fuel and electric starters, generators and heaters. Provides missile repairs for Artillery systems with a missile repair team at Camp Stanley and a back up team at Camp Casey to assist the Forward Support and Aviation Support Battalions. Repairs communications and electronics equipment for 2ID.
Echo Company supports the entire 2nd Infantry Division of over 15,000 soldiers and provides back up support to two Forward Support Battalions. The "EXECUTIONERS" are located in Camp Casey about 45 miles north of Seoul, Korea and only 13 miles south of the Demilitarized Zone and North Korea. Echo was redesignated 15 September 1999 when the 702nd MSB reduced in size from 7 companies to 6 companies. Formerly known as Delta Comany, the Heavy Equipment repair company adopted the Echo Company position after the deactivation of the Missile maintenance program (the original Echo Company). Currently, Echo Company, 702nd MSB provides heavy equipment repair of vehicles, tracked vehicles, power generation equipment and armament equipment. The company performs allied trades missions of recovery of equipment, welding and machining.
