2d MI BN, 66th MIB (T) Commander Coin

This coin is the battalion commander's coin for the Forward Collection Battalion in the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade–Theater: 2d MI Battalion, "PHOENIX." The Phoenix Battalion is composed of human intelligence and counterintelligence Soldiers and Civilians, operationally controlled by U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) and Seventh Army, headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany. The battalion and brigade fall under U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command for administrative functions. The first design of this coin was established in 2020, and later versions remain in use today. The front displays the Phoenix rising from the ashes under pressure. The shields on the wings show the battalion crest, "EYES OF INTELLIGENCE," and the corresponding phrase in Latin. The flags represent our allies and partners across Europe. The Phoenix's talons grip the bear, representing the deterrence of Russian aggression. The back displays the ranks of the battalion commander and command sergeant major, along with the Latin phrase "OCULI CULTUS SECRETI"—EYES OF INTELLIGENCE, a nod to 2d MI's history as an aerial reconnaissance battalion. The banners on the Phoenix's wings signify the core disciplines of human intelligence and counterintelligence. Around the shield are the company names: Headquarters and Headquarters Company (Spartan), Alpha (Axe), and Bravo (Berserker). This battalion was instrumental in supporting our partners and allies after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.