40th Engineers
Welcome to the 40th Engineer Battalion, Task Force Ram. We are extremely pleased to welcome you into our family and the Baumholder
community.
The 40th Engineer Battalion is part of the 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team located in Baumholder, Germany. In addition to the three Engineer Companies and the Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, the 40th Engineer Battalion also maintains control of the 589th Signal Company, 502nd Military Intelligence Company, and the 501st
Military Police Platoon. Currently, the battalion is in the process of training for deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. We have crafted our training plans to
include a gunnery exercise in Grafenwoehr, Germany and a mission readiness
exercise in Hohenfels, Germany with a deployment date around the beginning of next year.
We will do our best to ensure you and your family have a successful transition into the Baumholder
community. We understand that moving to Germany can be a stressful experience. Please visit the Sponsorship
Gateway of Europe (SGATE), to request a sponsor.
Your sponsor will assist you in seamless transition into Task Force Ram.
There are many opportunities in the Baumholder community for Soldiers and Family members. To access community information you can visit the USAG Baumholder website at
http://www.baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/
Additional helpful websites are as follows:
- U.S. Army Europe
- UUSAREUR Pam 190-34 (Driver's Handbook and Exam for Germany)
- Baumholder Lodging Office, Guesthouse Lagerhof
Once again, the Battalion Command Sergeant Major and I would like to extend our most sincere welcome to you and your family. We are looking forward to your arrival and you joining us in the 40th Engineer Battalion, Task Force Ram.
Unit
Insignia History:
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color metal and enamel device 1 1/8
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