2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment

2^nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (2 RCR) is a mechanized infantry battalion that is under the command of 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG) and administered by Land Force Atlantic Area. Gregg Barracks, named for Victoria Cross winner Milton F. Gregg, is home to 2 RCR at 5^th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown. The name and location of the Barracks embody 2 RCR's strong historical link to the Fredericton area.

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• Commander: Lieutenant-Colonel J.M. Cox, CD
• Sergeant Major: Chief Warrant Officer T.J.W. Lavallee, MMM, CD

2^nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (2 RCR) is a mechanizied infantry battalion that is under the command of 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2CMBG) and administered by Land Force Atlantic Area. Gregg Barracks, named for Victoria Cross winner Milton F. Gregg, is home to 2 RCR at 5^th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown. The name and location of the Barracks embody 2 RCR's strong historical link to the Fredericton area.

The Royal Canadian Regiment has been closely associated with the Fredericton area since its formation as the Infantry School Corps in 1883. A portion of the original garrison can still be seen at Officer's Square in Fredericton which was the original home of A Company. In 1899, 2nd (Special Service) Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment was raised for service in the South African War. This marked the first time a unit of the Canadian Army served outside Canada.

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2^nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment
5^th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown
PO BOX 17000 STN Forces
Oromocto, NB E2V 4J5

2 RCR headquarters is located in D-57, the Ortona Building on the corner of Beausejour and Hickory at 5^th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown.

Phone:

Battalion Duty Center: 506-422-2000, Ext. 1401
2 RCR Welfare Section: 506-422-2000, Ext. 3506
2 RCR Welfare Section Cell phone: 506-449-1712
RCR Padre: 506-422-2000, Ext. 3606
Base Duty Chaplain: 506-422-2000, Ext. 1491
5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown Military Police: 506-422-2000, Ext. 1404

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.