242 Engineer Battalion (U.S. Army) Black Coffee Mug

242 Engineer Battalion (U.S. Army) The 242nd Engineer Battalion is a combat engineering unit within the United States Army, specifically under the Active Army component of the U.S. Army Reserve. Its primary mission involves executing open-field construction, breaching and clearing obstacles, and conducting route clearance in support of maneuver forces. The battalion, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, falls under the 36th Engineer Brigade. Throughout its history, the 242nd has served in various conflicts, including World War II, the Vietnam War, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, among others.