| 2nd Infantry Division | |
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| Active | 1917 - present |
| Country |  United States South Korea |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Headquarters |
| Size | Division |
| Part of |  Eighth Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Humphreys, South Korea (HQ) Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. |
| Nickname(s) | "Indianhead"[1] |
| Motto(s) | "Second to None" |
| Colors | Red and blue |
| March | "Warrior March" |
| Engagements | World War I |
| Website | Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Charles T. Lombardo[2] |
| Deputy Commanding Officer – Maneuver | Brigadier General Robert S. Brown |
| Deputy Commanding General – Support | Brigadier General Scott C. Woodward |
| Deputy Commanding General – ROKA | Brigadier General Jeong Hyeok Kim, ROK Army |
| Command Sergeant Major | Command Sergeant Major Kenneth R. Franco |
| Notable commanders | Complete list of commanders |
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| Distinctive insignia | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:2nd_Infantry_Division_DUI.png) |
| Flag | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Flag_of_the_United_States_Army_2nd_Infantry_Division.svg) |
| 2nd ID and 16th MIB (ROKA) Combined Div HQ Tab | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:US_Army_Combined_Division_Tab.png) |
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The 2nd Infantry Division (2ID, 2nd ID) ("Indianhead")[1] is a formation of the United States Army. Since the 1960s, its primary mission has been the pre-emptive defense of South Korea in the event of an invasion from North Korea. Approximately 17,000 soldiers serve in the 2nd Infantry Division, with 10,000 stationed in South Korea, accounting for about 35% of the United States Forces Korea personnel.[3] Known as the 2nd Infantry Division-ROK/U.S. Combined Division (2ID/RUCD), the division is bolstered by rotational Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) from other U.S. Army divisions.[4][5][6]
The 2nd Infantry Division is unique as the only U.S. Army division to incorporate South Korean soldiers through the KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army) program, which began in 1950 with the agreement of South Korean President Syngman Rhee. By the end of the Korean War, around 27,000 KATUSAs had served with U.S. forces. As of May 2006, roughly 1,100 KATUSA soldiers are assigned to 2ID. Between 1950 and 1954, over 4,748 Dutch soldiers also served with the division.[7][8]
- ^ a b "Special Unit Designations". United States Army Center of Military History. 21 April 2010. Archived from the original on 12 May 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
- ^ "Commanding General, 2ID/RUCD". Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Tan, Michelle. "Army bans alcohol for 2nd ID in South Korea". Army Times. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
- ^ "Rotational units join 2ID/RUCD, ensure continued Fight Tonight readiness". Access date: 2016-10-28
- ^ Sgt. Raquel Villlalona, 2ID/RUCD Public Affairs (5 Nov 2018) 2ID Regimental Walk, A New Chapter
- ^ David Choi (3 Jun 2022) US-South Korea combined division celebrates its seventh anniversary
- ^ "Korea-oorlog - Historische missies". Ministerie van Defensie (www.defensie.nl). 13 January 2016.
- ^ "Nederlands aandeel Korea-oorlog - Historische missies". Ministerie van Defensie (www.defensie.nl). 13 January 2016.