2nd Observation Battalion

The 2nd Observation Battalion was a unit of the United States Army established during World War II to provide artillery observation and reconnaissance support. Activated in 1942, the battalion was primarily responsible for directing artillery fire, adjusting aim, and gathering battlefield intelligence using ground and aerial observers. The unit played a vital role in training exercises and supported combat operations by enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of artillery units. Following the end of World War II, the 2nd Observation Battalion was inactivated as part of the Army’s postwar reorganization.