261 Medical Battalion (U.S. Army) White Coffee Mug

261 Medical Battalion (U.S. Army) The 261st Medical Battalion is a U.S. Army medical unit that provides specialized healthcare services to soldiers and their families in various locations worldwide. It falls under the umbrella of the Army Medical Command, responsible for maintaining the health and readiness of troops during peacetime as well as supporting military operations when needed. The battalion's structure typically consists of a headquarters company and several line companies, each specializing in specific medical fields such as surgery, internal medicine, dentistry, and mental health care. It is part of the larger 86th Operational Response Command (ORC), which prepares, trains, and deploys military medical units for rapid response to crisis situations around the globe.