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2D LIGHT ARMORED RECON BATTALION

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2d Marine Division
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Mission

The LAR battalion performs combined arms reconnaissance and security missions in support of the ground combat element (GCE). Its mission is to conduct reconnaissance; security and economy of force operations; and, within its capabilities, limited offensive or defensive operations that exploit the unit’s mobility and firepower.

The LAR battalion may function as an independent maneuver element or as an element of a larger unit such as a regimental combat team, or its subordinate companies may support other tactical units in the GCE.

 

Contact Us
Officer of The Day
C: 910-372-2763
Email: ood.2dlar@usmc.mil
Mailing Address:
2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
Rank, Last Name First Name and MI
2D LAR BN
PSC Box 20090
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0090
Command Deck:
Battalion Executive Officer: Major Kenneth M. Joseph, 910-451-6308, kenneth.m.joseph.mil@usmc.mil
Battalion Seargent Major: Sergeant Major David K. McFadden, 910-451-6305, david.mcfadden@usmc.mil
Headquarters and Service Company
Company Commander: Captain Max Marshall, 910-451-9267, maxwell.marshall@usmc.mil
Company First Seargent: First Sergeant Justin M Prophet, 910-451-1473, justin.prophet@usmc.mil
Alpha Company:
Company Commander: Captain Dryden C. Phelps, 910-451-6320, dryden.c.phelps.mil@usmc.mil
Company First Seargent: First Sergeant Christopher R. Veal, 910-451-6321, Christopher.veal@usmc.mil
Bravo Company:
Company Commander: Captain Alexander Berkowitz, 910-451-6325, alexander.berkowitz@usmc.mil
Company First Seargent: First Sergeant Christian Stark, 910-451-6326, stephanie.alvarado@usmc.mil
Charlie Company:
Company Commander: Captain Kenneth C. Stcyr, 910-451-6337, kenneth.j.stcyr.mil@usmc.mil
Company First Seargent:  : First Sergeant Stephanie Lampear, 910-451-6337, stephanie.alvarado@usmc.mil
 

Leaders

Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph F. Albano Jr.
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph F. Albano Jr.
Commanding Officer, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

A native of Dalton, MA, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph F. Albano, Jr commissioned as a Second Lieutenant

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Portrait of Sergeant Major David K. McFadden
Sergeant Major David K. McFadden
Sergeant Major, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

Sergeant Major David K. McFadden is a native of Longview, Texas. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on

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bc ENDURING INTENT:
2d LAR is a proud battalion with a rich history. The Destroyer way is one of ingenuity, victory in battle, and superior performance conducting deep operations. It is our responsibility to continue this legacy and add our own page to history. As we build on the Destroyer legacy, we will be known first and foremost for our tactical excellence, technical competence, and willingness to take on hard problems. To do this, we must: 

 

Build – Grow – Do – Care – Uphold
  Build great teams. Great teams always outperform a collection of great individuals. Great teams are made – they don’t miracle themselves into existence without significant effort, personal involvement, and development of the people and systems supporting them. No one is bigger than the team. We will not fight alone, so we must foster cohesion with the members of our tribe. We will care for the needs of our Marines, Sailors and families who support us. We will gain the trust of those we serve through our actions, not words.  
 Grow combat leaders. Leaders take ownership of the mission and responsibility for the organization they serve. They cultivate great units, grow future leaders, and solve hard problems by establishing a culture of discipline and balanced excellence in all things. Like great teams, leaders are made. The Lejeune approach – father/son, scholar/teacher – is the model behavior of how we will lead. We will set and achieve high standards, empower junior leaders, and accomplish great things.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Do hard things. Generating relevant and effective capabilities is not easy. We must harmonize developing emerging concepts with preparing for our core tasks. This will be done by developing and executing high quality training. Training is how we create cohesion, professional competence, and trust up, down, and across the chain of command. We will master our profession. In the process, we will grow to become excellent trainers. Our training will be realistic, demanding, and well thought out. We will be well schooled in scouting, reconnaissance, attacking, and defending all while leveraging combined arms techniques and supporting arms. I will take a personal interest in training our platoons and companies.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Take care of our stuff. We will take care of the things we use as they are the tools we need to accomplish our mission. Our weapons, vehicles, and gear are what we use to find and kill our enemies. We will be technical experts. We will quickly fix things that break. We will have a culture of inspections, supervision and accountability. This applies to the places we live and work. We will maintain a professional environment that sends a clear signal – we are competent practitioners of the art and science of war who give a damn.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 Uphold our legacy. Who we are is more important than what we do. We are Marines and will act as such. Marines do the right thing when nobody’s watching. Fitness, discipline, accountability, initiative, and grit are fundamental traits which form our character. As Marines, we are professional soldiers, leaders in our communities, and moral exemplars. We should not tolerate anything less.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
What you can expect from me. Passion, grit and give-a-shit. It is my personal and professional honor to serve with you. I am here to command this unit with the discipline, fairness, vision, and decisiveness it requires. Our nation expects each of us to improve daily and find a way to win. Together, we will do this.                    

VICTORY TO THE BOLD

 

-COMMANDERS POLICY

REQUEST MAST:
What is a Request Mast?

Request Mast includes both the right of the member to personally talk to the Commanding Officer, normally in person, and the requirement that the Commanding Officer consider the matter and personally respond to the member requesting mast. 

Request Mast provides a member the opportunity to communicate not only with his or her immediate Commanding Officer, but also with any superior Commanding Officer in the chain of command up to and including the member's immediate Commanding General.  Request Mast also provides Commanding Officers with firsthand knowledge of the morale and general welfare of the command. 

Who can Request Mast?

All Marine Corps members should first make every effort to address offending behavior directly with the party responsible, verbally or in writing.  You can also discuss the matter with your immediate supervisor and request assistance.  If you are unable to resolve the issue informally, you have the right to Request Mast. 

Can a Commanding Officer deny a Request Mast application?

A Commanding Officer may deny a Request Mast application if there is another specific avenue of redress available to the member.  The Commanding Officer should explain to the member why he/she denied the Request Mast application and, if appropriate, explain the procedure the member should follow to resolve the issue. 

The Commanding Officer may also require the member to go through the Chain of Command prior to approving Mast.

What are some issues that are not appropriate for Request Mast?

Generally, a military member can speak to their Commanding Officer about any subject; however, the member cannot use Request Mast for the following reasons:

  • Request Mast should not be used as a means of attacking the proceedings, punishment, or findings and sentence resulting from a disciplinary action brought under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). 
  • Request Mast may not be used to harass, avoid duty, or intentionally interfere with the Commanding Officer's ability to carry out the functions and mission of the command.
  • Request Mast cannot be used if the member is being processed for involuntary separation or if the subject of the complaint is an ongoing Article 138, UCMJ, or Article 1150, Navy Regulations.
How do I submit a Request Mast application?

Complete the Request Mast Application form (NAVMC 11296 Rev 5-19) and submit it through the chain of command to the Commanding Officer.  Ask your legal office for assistance in obtaining a copy of the form.

Request Mast RESOURCES:

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