Second Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion

LEADERS

Lieutenant Colonel Edward J. O’Connell IV

2d LAAD Commanding Officer

LtCol O’Connell is a native of Illinois. He is a 2003 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and

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Major Shane A. Bladen

2d LAAD Executive Officer

Major Shane Bladen is a native of Michigan and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant via the Officer

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Sergeant Major Steven K. Pereira

2d LAAD Bn Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Pereira enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 1998 and completed Recruit Training at

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	CO's Policy on Prohibited Activities and Conduct	Download
	CO's Policy on Unit Family and Personal Readiness	Download
	CO's Policy on Substance Abuse	Download
	CO's Policy on Safety	Download

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2D LAAD Family Readiness Check In Forms

     NAVMC 11654 UPFRP Authorization

      NAVMC 11657 UPFRP OPT-OUT
      (This form is only required for married
       personnel who want to opt-out of
       receiving information from
       the command)

Relocation Information, Resources, & Contact Information

Contact Us

2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion
Postal Service Center Box 8074
Cherry Point NC 28533

Admin Chief S-1: (252) 466-8109/2355
After Hours the 2d LAAD Bn OOD:
(252) 466-3081 Office & (252) 288-8473 Duty Cell

To report or notify the command
of Red Cross Messages, please contact:
Admin Chief S-1: (252) 466-8109/2355
After Hours the 2d LAAD Bn OOD:
(252) 466-3081 Office & (252) 288-8473 Duty Cell

Unit Voting Assistance Officer

First Lieutenant Christopher Burkard

2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion

Building 4213 Room 212

christopher.burkard@usmc.mil

(252) 466-7088