Is there an MI unit at USAG Vicenza?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 07:59:29 -0500

I'm graduating from AIT in March and my orders say that I'm going to Vicenza but my unit will be the 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion. When I Google that unit, I can't find anything about it being in Italy--all I read is that it's based in Germany. Does anyone know if the 2nd MI has units in Vicenza or if I'll be going to Germany after I get to Italy?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 8:42 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 08:42:56 -0500

Could be that is where the 2nd MI BN is based out of and there is possibly a detachment in Vicenza.

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Jan 16 at 2016 9:40 AM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:40:14 -0500

1SG Steven Stankovich is a First Sergeant in the Battalion and should be able to help you out. Either way, I'm sure you will love your assignment in Europe!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 9:41 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:41:53 -0500

There is a MI detachment in Vicenza that falls under 2D MI BN. (VMID)

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Jan 16 at 2016 9:48 AM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:48:39 -0500

PFC Private RallyPoint Member, 2d MI does have a unit in Vicenza. I would be more than happy to assist you with linking up with a sponsor. Send me an email to the following email address and a copy of your orders if you have them and I will get the right person to get in contact with you.
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Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2016 10:35 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 10:35:56 -0500

I was stationed in Wiesbaden with 1st MI battalion which was part of 66 MI brigade. Which had 1st, 2nd, and 24th MI battalion. But with 1st MI we had one of our company's in Hohenfels Germany so it is possible that a detachment is in Vicenza, Italy

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2016 4:45 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 04:45:34 -0500

Pretty sure this is one of the neatest things about RP out there. Glad you got hooked up with an answer.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2016 4:11 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:11:23 -0500

I'm not 100% positive, but when I was in Goodfellow AFB for my 35N training someone had gotten orders to go to Vicenza with the 173rd. I hope that helps.

Response by CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana made Jan 20 at 2016 6:26 AM

CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 06:26:30 -0500

Many MI units are remotely located and with BRAC many have been re-aligned. Most are headquartered out of EUCOM in Germany. Vincenza is NATO HQ and Army is assigned thru EUCOM.