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2d Battalion Mission

2d Information Operations Battalion conducts multi-functional assessments and security training to continuously improve the readiness and resilience of friendly forces against sophisticated adversary attacks.

2d Battalion Vision

Develop innovative and multi-disciplinary Information Warfare professional. The premier provider of assessor and aggressor support to all Army/Joint warfighter and Department of Defense.

2d Battalion Priorities that Equal to Our Readiness

  1. People (SFRG/Professional Development/Talent Management)
  2. IW Capabilities (CTC/Joint Army Exercises/Home Station Evaluations)
  3. Training (8570/Script Writing/Add more)
  4. Routine Actions (Remote Ops/Cyber Exploitation/EW/Close Access)

In today’s Army we can deploy to any location at any given time. In order to provide command and control our units have to bring multiple layers of communication packages with them. 2d Battalion provides cyber security training for these units before they deploy to ensure that our adversaries cannot hack into their systems. If you are one of the following MOS’s (26A, 17A, 35A, 35L, 35N, 35T, 35Z, 25B) and are looking to either enhance your cyber security skills or learn new ones then this is the unit you want to be in.

2d Battalion Functions

  • Executes effects based Cyberspace Operations ISO Army and Joint Exercises
  • Establishes and maintains PRT ISO Persistent Penetration Testing (PPT) cyber campaigns
  • Integrates MA capabilities ISO Operational Technologies and Infrastructure assessments
  • Certifies Army PENTESTING programs
  • Provides OPSEC Doctrine and Policy review
  • Supports DA G34 Protection Assessments
  • Builds and maintains RT engagement platform
  • Operates and maintains LAIR network
  • Operates and maintains GAIT network
  • Operates and maintains PERCH network
  • Maintains mission archive
  • Maintains unit RMF accreditation

2d Battalion Point of Contact

  • Battalion Commander: (703) 664-5509
  • Battalion Command Sergeant Major: (703) 664-5869
  • Battalion Executive Officer: (703) 664-5594
  • Battalion S1: (703) 664-5595
  • Battalion S2: (703) 428-4420
  • Battalion S3: (703) 664-5323
  • Battalion HHD Commander: (703) 664-5939
  • Battalion HHD First Sergeant: (703) 664-5498
  • Red Team Detachment: (703) 806-5643
  • Mission Assurance Detachment: (703) 664-5517
  • Cyber Support Detachment: (703) 806-0461
  • Battalion SHARP: (703) 806-5922

Red Team (RA)

Red Team Model

Mission Functions

  • Executes effects based Cyberspace Operations ISO Army and Joint Exercises
  • Establishes and maintains PRT ISO Persistent Penetration Testing (PPT) cyber campaigns

Misson Assurance (MA)

Mission Assurance Model

Mission Functions

  • Integrates MA capabilities ISO Operational Technologies and Infrastructure assessments
  • Certifies Army PENTESTING programs
  • Provides OPSEC Doctrine and Policy review
  • Supports DA G34 Protection Assessments

Cyber Support

Cyber Support Model

Mission Functions

  • Builds and maintains RT engagement platform
  • Operates and maintains LAIR network
  • Operates and maintains GAIT network
  • Operates and maintains PERCH network
  • Maintains mission archive
  • Maintains unit RMF accreditation

2d Battalion Commander LTC Matthew W. Maness

Commander Guillet LTC Maness commissioned from the United States Military Academy in 2006 as an Armor Officer.

From 2007 to 2010, LTC Maness was assigned to 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, CO. He served as a scout platoon leader, troop executive officer, and troop commander in Apache, Bandit, and Crazy Troops respectively and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

From 2011 to 2013, LTC Maness was assigned to US Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) at Camp Zama, Japan. He served as an operations officer and exercise planner within the G3 and supported the USARPAC Contingency Command Post.

In 2014, LTC Maness transitioned to the Information Systems Engineer functional area. From 2014 to 2016, LTC Maness was assigned to 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, TX. He served as the Information Systems Manager for 41 FA BDE/1CD DIVARTY and the Division Automations Management Officer for 1CD G6. From 2018 to 2020, LTC Maness was assigned to US Army Cyber Command at Fort Belvoir, VA. He served as a DoDIN Operations Planner within the G35.

From 2020 to 2023, LTC Maness was assigned to the Mission Command Capability Development Integration Directorate, Futures and Concepts Center, Army Futures Command at Fort Leavenworth, KS. He served as the Science and Technology Branch Chief for the MC Battle Lab and the Command and Control Information Systems Branch Chief for the Army Capability Manager – Mission Command and Command Posts.

LTC Maness was born in Lawrence, KS. He earned Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Systems Engineering from West Point (2006) and George Washington University (2018) respectively. His military education includes Armor Officer Basic Course, Maneuver Captain’s Career Course, and Intermediate Level Education (CGSC). He is married to LTC Holly Maness (Grey); they have two children: Lillian Belle (3 years) and Matthew Grey (6 months).

2d Battalion Command Sergeant Major CSM Gary W. Speed

CSM Gary W. Speed Command Sergeant Major Gary Speed is a native of Louisville, K.Y. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in 2001, as an Information Technology Specialist (25B). He completed Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gordon, GA. CSM Speed has attended all levels of NCOPDS up to Sergeants Major Course. Other military training include: First Sergeant Course, Airborne School, Jumpmaster School, Combatives Level 1, Level II, and Level III Courses, Survival Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE-C), Air Assault School, COMSEC Custodian Course, and the Air Load Planners Course.

His assignments include 82nd Signal BN, Fort Bragg, NC; 82nd DSTB Fort Bragg; HQ 2nd BN, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, KY; HHC 3rd BCT, 1ID, Fort Knox, KY; HHC Cyber Protection BDE, Fort Gordon, GA; 1st Cyber Protection BN, Fort Gordon, GA; C co, 442nd Signal BN, 15th Signal BDE, Fort Gordon, GA; HHC 67th ESB, 35th Signal BDE, Fort Gordon, GA and HRC, Fort Knox, KY. CSM Speed has deployed numerous times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.

Command Sergeant Major Speed holds an Associates’ Degree in General Education from Liberty University and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Ashford University.

Command Sergeant Major Speed has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award), Army Commendation Medal (7th Award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd award), Army Good Conduct Medal (6th award), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal ,Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (5th award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award), Senior Parachutist Badges, Air Assault Badge, Australian Parachutist Foreign Jump Wings and the Driver Badge.