307th Engineer Battalion Bco

• World War I Origins: The 307th Engineer Battalion was first constituted in 1917 during World War I as part of the 82nd Division, and saw action in France, supporting frontline infantry with engineering tasks. • Normandy Campaign: During World War II, the 307th Engineer Battalion participated in the Normandy Campaign, conducting bridging operations, mine clearing, and construction under fire. • Operation Market Garden: The battalion played a crucial role in Operation Market Garden in 1944, rapidly repairing and constructing bridges to support the Allied advance in the Netherlands. • Combat Engineer Company (B Co): Bravo Company, known as B Co, specializes in mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability operations, including breaching obstacles and constructing defensive positions. • Vietnam War Service: Elements of the 307th Engineer Battalion served in Vietnam, providing vital engineering support for base construction, route clearance, and logistical infrastructure. • Global War on Terror: B Co, 307th Engineer Battalion deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, leading route clearance patrols to detect and neutralize improvised explosive devices (IEDs). • Airborne Tradition: The battalion is an airborne unit, and B Co personnel are paratroopers, capable of deploying by parachute alongside the 82nd Airborne Division. • Regimental Awards: The 307th Engineer Battalion has received multiple unit awards for valor and meritorious service, including Presidential Unit Citations and Meritorious Unit Commendations. • Hurricane Katrina Response: In 2005, elements of the battalion were deployed domestically to assist in hurricane relief efforts, providing engineering expertise in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. • Motto and Symbolism: The battalion's motto is "I Maintain the Right," reflecting its commitment to enabling mission success. Its distinctive unit insignia includes a castle, emblematic of the Engineer Corps.