2:20 FA

The 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment (2/20 FA), known as the "Deep Strike Battalion," was constituted in 1916 and has served in multiple major conflicts, including World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. During the Vietnam War, 2/20 FA was renowned for its use of the M42 "Duster" and later transitioned to providing aerial rocket artillery support, notably flying UH-1B and AH-1G helicopters, earning a reputation for innovation and effectiveness. In recent decades, the battalion has been equipped with Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), supporting operations in the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Today, 2/20 FA is a key part of the 75th Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, providing precision rocket and missile fires in support of U.S. Army operations.