2 Batallion

A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF 2 BN – BDF
“DISCIPLINE, PRIDE, AND EXCELLENCE”

Second Infantry Battalion, a combination of men and women soldiers, was formed on 01 October, 1994. It was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Arthurs, the Battalion at that time had three Infantry Companies Sierra, Alpha and Echo Company. Lieutenant Colonel Arthurs relinquished command on 25 June, 1997. The other commanders over the period 1997 to the year 2000 were Lieutenant Colonel Peter Parchue, Lieutenant Colonel Cedric Borland, Lieutenant Colonel Lloyd Gillett in that order. Present Commanding Officer is Lt Col Ismael Romero