Norwegian Army 2nd Battalion

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2nd Battalion
Insignia of 2nd Battalion
Active
Country	Norway
Branch	Army
Type	Mechanised Battlegroup
Size	One battalion
Garrison/HQ	Maukstadmoen Camp, Skjold
Motto	In hoc Signo Vinces
Colors	Khaki beret
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant colonel Svend Arne Hokstad

Bataljon 2 (2BN) (2nd Battalion) is an infantry unit of the Norwegian Army, based at Skjold. It serves in the mechanized infantry role as part of Brigade Nord; the battalion is one of three that performs this role, the other being the Telemark Bataljon and Panserbataljonen. Bataljon 2 serves in two roles. Primarily it is organised for Norway's defence, but during Norway's engagement in Afghanistan and the ISAF operations, Bataljon 2 also contributes to these international forces, supporting a well trained light infantry company, organised as a Quick Reaction Force (QRF). The battalion contains a pair of mechanized infantry companies, equipped with CV90/30 and heavy infantry, a recon squadron and a combat support company. The battalion uses a khaki beret, in opposition to the traditional black beret, worn by cavalry units throughout the world.

The motto of the battalion is In hoc Signo Vinces (Latin for "in this sign you shall conquer"), referring to the Griffin seen on the coat of arms.