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2nd Multi-Domain Task Force

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2nd Multi-Domain Task Force
Active2021-present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUS Army Europe and Africa
BranchUS Army
TypeTask Force
Garrison/HQMainz-Kastel, Germany
Motto(s)Sword and Shield
Websitehttps://www.56ac.army.mil/2d-Multi-Domain-Task-Force/
Commanders
Current
commander
Col. Jeffery W. Pickler
Command Sergeant MajorCSM 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, unmanned aerial surveillance drones (UAS)[1] and will have Tomahawks and hypersonic missiles in 2026.

Subordinate units

  • 2d Multi-Domain Effects Battalion (MDEB)[2]
  • 228th Brigade Support Company (BSC)
  • Future Long-Range Fires Battalion 2026 (LRFB)[3]

References

  1. ^ 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "2d Multi-Domain Task Force About Us". 56th Artillery Command. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  3. ^ Judson, Jen (July 10, 2024). "US to send Tomahawks, hypersonics, other long-range fires to Germany". Defense News. Retrieved June 28, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)