Official 2nd LAAD Charlie Company Patch — Low Altitude, High Lethality
Charlie Company, 2nd LAAD doesn't wait for air support — they are the air defense.
The 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion's Charlie Company provides short-range air defense to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, protecting ground forces from enemy air attack with man-portable and vehicle-mounted missile systems. LAAD Marines are the last line of defense against low-flying aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles, operating at the cutting edge where ground combat meets air warfare. Charlie Company's operators train relentlessly to acquire, track, and engage aerial threats in the most demanding tactical environments.
Perfect For: 2nd LAAD veterans, Charlie Company Marines, air defense specialists, and USMC ground-based air defense patch collectors.
Low altitude, high consequence — Charlie Company makes the sky a no-fly zone.