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3rd Multi-Domain Task Force

The 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) is a US Army multi-domain operations unit that will integrate cyberspace, space, land, sea, and air operations into one fighting unit as part of the Transformation of the Army / Aimpoint 2035. The unit was activated in 2022 at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. The 3MDTF capabilities include Autonomous Multi-Domain Launchers (AML), Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), high-altitude balloons (HABs) and the Vanilla Ultra-Long Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System. The 3MDTF has deployed the LRHW "Dark Eagle," Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles, as well as the SM-6 Typhon missile system in August 2025.

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3rd Multi-Domain Task Force
Active2022 - present
CountryUnited States United States
Branch United States Army
TypeTask Force
Part of US Army Pacific
Garrison/HQFort Shafter, Hawaii
MottoHunt Forward
Commanders
Current
commander
Col. Wade A. Germann
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3rd Multi-Domain Task Force DUI

The 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) is a US Army multi-domain operations unit that will integrate cyberspace, space, land, sea, and air operations into one fighting unit as part of the Transformation of the Army / Aimpoint 2035. The unit was activated in 2022 at Fort Shafter, Hawaii.1 The 3MDTF capabilities include Autonomous Multi-Domain Launchers (AML), Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM),2 high-altitude balloons (HABs) and the Vanilla Ultra-Long Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System.3 The 3MDTF has deployed the LRHW (Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon) "Dark Eagle," Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles, as well as the SM-6 Typhon missile system in August 2025.45

Organization

  • 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force
    • Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion
    • source ↗
      3d Multi-Domain Effects Battalion
    • 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment (Long-Range Fires Battalion (1-17 LRFB) equipped with Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon)6
    • Indirect Fire Protection Capability Battalion (IFPC) (to be formed)
    • Task Force Sustainment Battalion (to be formed)
      • 560th Brigade Support Company
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References

References

  1. "Multidomain Task Forces Accelerate Transformation". Association of the United States Army. March 21, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  2. Alfaro, Sgt. Perla (June 20, 2025). "3d Multi-Domain Task Force Change of Command". US Army Pacific. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  3. Page, Major Stephen (June 21, 2024). "3d MDTF demonstrates ability to operate in the Indo-Pacific". US Army. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  4. Page, Maj. Stephen (August 6, 2025). "3d Multi-Domain Task Force Achieves Historic Effects and Interoperability Firsts in Talisman Sabre 25". U.S. Army Pacific.
  5. Gunn, Kyle (2025-09-16). "The Army's Typhon missile system is in Japan". Task & Purpose. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  6. "1-17 FA LRFB, 3rd MDTF Activation Ceremony". 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force. Retrieved 15 December 2025.