2nd Multi-Domain Task Force
| 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 2021-present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | US Army Europe and Africa |
| Branch | US Army |
| Type | Task Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Mainz-Kastel, Germany |
| Motto(s) | Sword and Shield |
| Website | https://www.56ac.army.mil/2d-Multi-Domain-Task-Force/ |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Jeffery W. Pickler |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM 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, High Altitude Balloon's (HAB)[1], unmanned aerial surveillance drones (UAS)[2] and will have Tomahawks and hypersonic missiles in 2026.
The Army created MDTFs to respond to Congress' desire to have forces that can oppose near-peer adversaries in Europe and Asia and provide A2/AD "Anti-Access is any action, activity, or capability designed to prevent an advancing military force from entering an operational area."[3]
Subordinate units
- 2d Multi-Domain Effects Battalion (MDEB)[4]
- 228th Brigade Support Company (BSC)
- Future Long-Range Fires Battalion 2026 (LRFB)[5]
References
- ^ Dixon, SSG Rajheem (May 25, 2025). "Soldiers Experiment with High Altitude Balloons during Arcane Thunder". US Army Europe-Africa.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Staff, U. S. Naval Institute (2025-03-18). "Report to Congress on The Army's Multi-Domain Task Force". USNI News. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ "2d Multi-Domain Task Force About Us". 56th Artillery Command. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Judson, Jen (July 10, 2024). "US to send Tomahawks, hypersonics, other long-range fires to Germany". Defense News. Retrieved June 28, 2025.