2FURY News ITC Edition Volume 2 Issue 1 14 MAY 2013

Dear families, friends, and paratroopers of 2 Fury – Since

our last newsletter in March, the Battalion has been ex-

tremely busy. During this period the Battalion completed all

of our post-deployment recovery tasks, conducted several

airborne operations, executed multiple live fire range scenar-

ios, ran numerous leader development courses, and provided

critical out-load support to the 82nd Airborne Division during

two large scale exercises. The culminating point for the Bat-

talion was an intensive training cycle (ITC) in which the entire

battalion deployed to the field for a three week period.

During our recent three week ITC the Battalion executed a

wide range of tasks, some of which have not been a focus for

a number of years. We started our training cycle by conduct-

ing a late night air assault of the Battalion Scout and Mortar

platoons. Several hours later the remainder of the Battalion

kicked off the training exercise by executing an airborne op-

eration followed by a long tactical foot march into various

training scenarios.

For the remainder of the three weeks, the Battalion con-

ducted numerous live fire scenarios, tactical sustainment

operations, platoon tactical training scenarios, advanced

marksmanship ranges, and air assaults supported by the

82nd Airborne Division Aviation Brigade. We did all this while

living in the field under very austere conditions without the

infrastructure we’ve become accustomed to.

At the individual level, our Paratroopers accomplished a

tremendous amount during ITC. Our Scouts walked over

eighty miles during the three week exercise while conducting

reconnaissance missions. Our eight cooks prepared two

meals daily in the field for over six hundred Paratroopers.

The mechanics conducted field maintenance which kept the

Battalion running. Every Paratrooper in the Battalion con-

ducted the three week exercise in a tactical environment

without shelter, facilities, or regular transportation. The com-

mon mode of travel was the foot march.

We wrapped up the three week exer-

cise by conducting a thirteen mile foot

march back to the Battalion area where

we were met by families and a great

cookout. We officially closed out our

ITC by presenting over sixty achievement medals and coins to

Paratroopers who distinguished themselves during training.

As we move forward in May, we look forward to the upcom-

ing sports, festivities, and ceremonies as part of All American

Week. As we transition into June we will once again have an

opportunity to display our unique capability when we partici-

pate in a brigade training exercise for a week-long period fol-

lowing a major airborne operation.

I am immensely proud of the hard work and tremendous

progress made by each and every Paratrooper in the Battalion

over the last several months. The men and women of this

Battalion continue to fully dedicate themselves to mission ac-

complishment no matter what the task. Their selfless dedica-

tion and tireless work ethic on a

daily basis is humbling and amaz-

ing to watch.

Again, I would like to thank all

of our family members who sup-

port our Paratroopers on a daily

basis. The support you provide to

your Paratrooper and our team

has a direct impact to our ability

to train and accomplish our daily

tasks. This directly impacts our

mission readiness and ultimately

our ability to answer our Nation’s

call whenever required. Thank

you for all you do.

2Fury6—LTC Andrew S. Zieseniss

2nd Battalion 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Bldg B-1928 Red Devil Lane Fort Bragg, NC 28310 BN Staff Duty Phone: 910-908-0097

May 2013

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Inside this issue:

2 Fury 6 1

Alpha Company 2

Bravo Company 3

Charlie Company 4

Delta Company 5

Foxtrot Company 6

HHC 7

FRSA / Chaplain 8

LTC Andrew S. Zieseniss

ITC Edition

Alpha Company

GREETINGS FROM ALPHA COMPANY!

Alpha Company started a successful ITC with an Airborne

Assault onto Sicily Drop Zone on April 16th into a company

mission. Followed by a foot march, Alpha Company Para-

troopers rolled into Platoon STX Lanes with an Air Assault. A

Co then moved to Range 28 for an Advanced Rifle Marks-

manship range, followed by room clearing drills and live fires

in the Shoot House at Range 68. The Paratroopers closed

out the first two weeks with Platoon Live Fires at West

McKeithan Pond before coming in for the weekend of April

27th for a refit. A Co deployed back to the field April 29th for

more room clearing live fires at Live Fire Village, followed by

IED classes and platoon lanes. A Co concluded the Intensive

Training Cycle with a 2 day Company Mission and a 13-mile

road march back to the Battalion Area, where they were wel-

comed back by the 2 Fury Family Readiness Group with a

barbeque.

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CPT Garrison and 1SG Barnes

New Troopers

SPC Hall

PFC Holmes

SSG Stallings

SPC Smith

SPC Myles

SPC Plumer

PFC Davis

PFC Parsons

March Promotions

SSG Macy

Battle Drill 6

Alpha Company after marching back to the Battalion area at the conclusion of ITC Alpha Company’s field expedient guidon

Alpha Company Paratroopers capture a High

Value Target during a training event

AlphaCompany Upcoming Events

Clean Sweep, All American Week, JOAX, Block Leave!

Paratroopers unload from a UH-60

Bravo Company

GREETINGS FROM BRAVO COMPANY!

Bravo Company completed our Intensive Training Cycle, which consisted of

three arduous, but rewarding, weeks in the field that thoroughly tested us.

All Bravo Company Paratroopers greatly improved their individual abilities as

well as their capability to effectively work together. The first two weeks con-

sisted of platoon level training including air assaults, complex scenarios, and

live fire exercises. After this we returned home for the weekend to enjoy a

much needed breather. Come Monday morning however, it was right back

into the grind. The final week of training was highlighted by a successful

company sized attack with a multitude of moving parts. Everything culmi-

nated in a twelve mile ruck march back to the battalion area. Bravo Com-

pany was honored with being the lead unit in the formation. There are many

more training events planned for the future and we will endeavor to continue

to improve ourselves in every way possible.


Bravo Company Upcoming Events


CPT Robinson and 1SG Goodart

New Troopers

1LT Lucas Ziller

SSG Duncan Kiruthi

SPC Alejandro Enriquez

SPC John Terrana

SPC Aljamaine Smith

PFC Andrew Goerlitz

PFC Kristopher McCarrick

PFC Robert Schwartz

March Promotions

SGT Nelson Tillman

SGT Jesse Wooten

SPC Zachary Moorman

SPC Andrew McCarthy

Bravo Company Paratroopers load a UH-60 Blackhawk

SFC Lindsay is awarded the

Meritorious Service Medal

Congratulations to

the BRAVO COMPANY

ITC AWARDEES:

SSG Hammer

SGT Linehan

SPC Gellego

PFC Peralta

PFC Whitmire

PFC Quiroz

PFC Merrill

Bravo Company Paratroopers unload from a CH-47 Chinook

A CH-47 Chinook during an air

assault

Charlie Company

GREETING FROM CHARLIE

COMPANY!

The Paratroopers of Charlie Company recently com-

pleted their three week Intensive Training Cycle (ITC).

The training cycle itself kicked off with an Airborne

Operation and included an Air Assault Operation, a

Platoon Live Fire event, a Live Fire range, and several

different Squad and Platoon lanes that tested and

honed their skills. The training cycle was concluded

with a twelve mile Foot March back to the Battalion

area and a Battalion barbeque to celebrate their ac-

complishments. On behalf of Charlie Company, we

would like to congratulate all of our paratroopers on

successfully completing ITC and thank all of their

families for their ongoing support.


Charlie Company Upcoming Events


CPT Armenta and 1SG Clark

New Troopers

PV2 HAMADOU, SOUAIBOU

PFC MARTINEZ, OSCAR

PFC MURRAY, JOHN

SPC MYERS, JACK

SPC NEIDERER, BRIAN

PFC RODRIGUEZ, JOSHUA

PFC SHULER, THOMAS

PFC SIME, KLEISLEY

SPC STRAUSS, RYAN

PFC JOHNSON, ROBERT

PV2 KING, ADAM

PFC ROTSAERT, CHRISTIAN

PFC TRACY, GREGORY

PFC AUTER, CLAYTON

SPC STUEHSER, DANIEL

SSG AREVALO, JOSHUA

March Promotions

SGT Chaffee, Zachary

PFC Keeley, Tylor

1SG keeps a close eye on his

Paratroopers during training

2nd Platoon and the Mortar Section

A Paratrooper bounds to his next

position

C5 helps the Mortars with some crew drills C6 during a good day of training

Delta Company

GREETINGS FROM DELTA COMPANY!

Delta Company has moved into the second quarter of 2013

with a full head of steam and a lot of great training planned.

During the three weeks in the field for ITC, the Company be-

came very comfortable with operating all of its gun trucks and

weapon systems. We were also able to practice something that

the Battalion has not done in a long time; conduct multiple

sling-load operations with the assistance and aviation assets

provided by our brothers in the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade.

Over the next several weeks we will be very busy with cleaning

up Salerno DZ as part of Clean Sweep and participating in

sports and the Division Review for All American Week. At the

end of June, we will be participating in 3rd BCT’s JOAX which

entails a jump into an Airfield Seizure, immediately followed by

a week of field training.


Delta Company Upcoming Events


CPT Abruzzese and 1SG Simon

New Troopers

PFC Bateau, Reginald

SPC Bridsall, Alexander

PFC Hopwood, Joseph

SPC Millsap, Gustav

PFC Smith, Justin

March Promotions

SGT Norton, Michael

A Delta Company HMMWV is rigged

underneath a UH-60 Blackhawk

Delta Company Paratroopers

stack on a wall

Delta Company Paratroopers pay close attention during a class about IEDs

A HMMWV ready for sling load

Foxtrot Company

GREETINGS FROM FOXTROT COMPANY!

MAINTENANCE PLATOON set the new standard for FURY Brigade by leading

the way with field maintenance during 2 Fury’s ITC rotation. For the first

time in recent memory, Maintenance Platoon deployed all of its assets to a

field environment to include the Welding, Armament, and C&E shops as

well as the full capacity of automatic repairs equipment. During this period

Maintenance troopers demonstrated they can do it all by not only complet-

ing their primary mission of repairing the BN’s equipment but also conduct-

ing convoys, jumping field sites three times, camouflaging all of their equip-

ment, selecting and digging fighting positions, conducting sling load opera-

tions and executing day and night recovery missions throughout the Ft.

Bragg training areas. Maintenance Platoon continues to demonstrate how

vital and versatile they are when it comes to executing the 2 Fury mission.

It is clear after ITC that no mission will fail on their watch.

Maintenance Platoon would like to congratulate SGT Villa and his wife Ma-

sami who welcomed babies Ryoma and Ryuhi on 7 May 2013.

The DISTRIBUTION PLATOON hit the ground running and continued at a

breakneck pace through the Intensive Training Cycle. Distro platoon began

by drawing, issuing, and recovering the parachutes being used for the com-

bat jump into ITC. Immediately after, the Platoon started to conduct trans-

portation movement for the remaining Paratroopers in the Battalion. For

the three weeks, Distro Platoon conducted Logistics Release Point (LRP)

Operations, where we set up at a grid while the infantrymen filed through

with vehicles to resupply food, water, fuel, and ammunition. Upon comple-

tion of ITC not only did Distro platoon continue to transport, we participated

in the 12 mile foot march back to the battalion with a 100% completion.

Distro Platoon would like to congratulate SPC Failing and his wife Alison,

who welcomed home baby Marvin on 2 May 2013 and are doing well. They

were very happy and appreciative of the care package that came from

FRG! We are saying farewell to two of our greatest Paratroopers: SPC

Briones, SPC Defelice, and Distro Platoon leader 1LT Glaspie. We also wel-

comed Distro’s new Platoon Sergeant SFC Sutton and Platoon Leader 1LT

Lauterbacher. We also welcomed our three newest Paratroopers PFC Rob-

erts, PV2 Zavala and PV2 Seabrook.

DFAC personnel continue to surpass all expectations both in and out of the

consolidated dining facility. The DFAC section fed over 650 paratroopers

on a 2 hot meal a day schedule during the recent three week Intensive

Training Cycle. This equaled nearly 20,000 meals served over the period of

the Intensive Training Cycle. The DFAC would like to congratulate SPC Mar-

tin for setting the standard for the entire installation of Fort Bragg as the

Junior Cook of the Quarter for the 2nd quarter fiscal year 13. THE DFAC

section would like to congratulate and farewell SSG Matthew Silver who

passed the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course. He will be

moving to SWCS.


Foxtrot Company Upcoming Events:


CPT Best and 1SG Thornton

Refilling a Water Buffalo

to provide water to thirsty

Paratroopers

A look inside the kitchen in

the field

FSC Paratroopers attach a sling

load to the bottom of a UH-60

Blackhawk

FSC cooked chow in the field

for the whole Battalion

FSC Paratroopers provide

security during a Logistic

Release Point Operation

Headquarters and Headquarters Company

GREETINGS FROM HHC!

Mortar Platoon—Since our last newsletter the Mortar platoon has

got after it. The Paratroopers all qualified expert on their gunners

exam after continuous repetitions of crew drills and instruction

from their leadership. All Mortar sections conducted certification

at OP15 and are now certified with 60mm, 81mm and 120mm

Mortar systems. During ITC the Mortar Platoon conducted an Air

Assault, Airborne assault and provided indirect fire support for

maneuver elements within the Battalion. SGT Stockner and SGT

Heckendorn were promoted and now get to lead as NCOs. SSG

Schauer, SGT Stocker, SGT Colquhoun, SPC Leaman and SPC

Woodford all graduated from IMLC. SSG Schauer was the Honor

Graduate and SGT Stocker made the Commandant’s List.

Scout Platoon—The Scout Platoon recently supported the BN Op-

eration during our first ITC since redeployment. This was the first

time that the majority of our Troopers were asked to perform in a

doctrinal reconnaissance role. The Scouts conducted an air as-

sault and recon of an objective 24 hours prior of the arrival of the

remainder of BN. They refined their new skill set all while gather-

ing crucial intelligence on the battlefield in support of our other

units and their operations. Following the road march back from

ITC to the BN area, we had the privilege of promoting SGT Bodine

and SGT Wynne to the NCO ranks. Both will no doubt continue to

raise the standard of the team as they progress as leaders in our

ranks.

Medical Platoon—We would like to congratulate SPC Roscheflores

on his recent promotion and SPC Gustafson for receiving the

highly coveted Expert Field Medical Badge. We would also like to

welcome our new Medics SSG Arwood, PFC Bahn, PVT McCoy and

their families to our unit. These next couple of months are impor-

tant to the success of our Paratroopers as we head into another

Expert Field Medical Badge Assessment iteration and participate

in upcoming Airborne Operations. Our Troopers continually strive

to break new barriers and we are excited to see the future suc-

cess of our team.


HHC Upcoming Events:


CPT Bedard and 1SG Hayes

SPC Fountain maneuvers

between cover to reach his

casualty during the Medical

Trauma Lane

A look inside the sub-surface surveillance

site the Scout Platoon dug

Scouts pose next to their sub-surface

surveillance site

SGT Noland demonstrates the

proper combat casualty care

procedures to his junior medics

120mm Mortar system set

up utilizing the M326 towage

system

Actions on the DZ

Paratroopers load a C-130J

Chaplain’s Corner

The 2Fury UMT had a great time during our

Intensive Training Cycle. We visited with our

companies, conducted worship services and

counseling, and trained alongside our Troop-

ers. A highlight was leading a worship ser-

vice with A Company. Many Troopers came

forward during Communion. Their faces and

uniforms were stained with dirt as they

came to receive. It was a beautiful sight as

these mighty Warriors acknowledged their

dependence upon the Lord. That moment

warmed my heart. This is what it's all about!

Grace & Peace,

Chaplain Rob Belton

910.705.5973

[email protected]

SGT Ricky Nelson (Chaplain Assistant)

[email protected] 910-885-

1810

Training Schedule and Upcoming Important Events

Upcoming Training Events

Fire Support Coordination Exercise (4-10 JUN)

Joint Operational Access Exercise (24 JUN—2

JUL)

Upcoming Training Holidays

Memorial Day 24-27 MAY

14 JUN DONSA

4-7 JUL Long Weekend

Upcoming FRG Events

BN Steering Committee Meeting: 4 JUN

FRG Representatives Email

FRSA: [email protected]

HHC: [email protected]

Alpha: [email protected]

Bravo: [email protected]

Charlie: [email protected]

Delta:[email protected]

Foxtrot: [email protected]

FRSA Corner

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Location: Soldier Support Center – 3rd

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Sally Ann Bean

2-508 PIR Family Readiness Support

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Paratroopers listen to Chaplain Belton during a service in the field.

Chaplain Belton conducting a service in the field

during the Intensive Training Cycle

“FURY FROM THE SKY!”

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2FURY News ITC Edition Volume 2 Issue 1 14 MAY 2013