HQ battery

HQ Battery, short for Headquarters Battery, is a crucial element within artillery and air defense units in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. Historically, HQ Batteries have provided command, control, and administrative support to their parent battalions or regiments, dating back to World War I when artillery organizations formalized their structures. Throughout major conflicts, including World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, HQ Batteries coordinated fire missions, communications, logistics, and intelligence, ensuring the effectiveness of combat operations. Today, HQ Batteries continue to serve as the nerve center of artillery units, integrating modern technology to support tactical and strategic missions worldwide.