Projecting Precision: 25th Infantry Division Executes HIMARS Rapid Infiltration at JPMRC 27-01

Official Statements

• 25th Infantry Division, November 11: “SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Mastering the ability to rapidly project lethal, long-range fires across the expanse of the Pacific Ocean is a defining capability of the modern U.S. Army. During Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) Rotation 27-01, the 25th Infantry Division showcased exactly how that capability operates, executing a highly complex HIMARS Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) dry-fire exercise on the island of Kauai.”

• 25th Infantry Division, November 11: “The operation perfectly encapsulates the Army’s doctrine for striking at range. Utilizing joint airlift assets provided by the U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, were rapidly transported, offloaded on the airfield, and immediately transitioned into a firing posture.”

• 25th Infantry Division, November 11: “A HIRAIN mission is designed for speed and survivability. By moving the artillery system rapidly into an austere environment, executing a fire mission, and immediately loading it back onto aircraft, forces can degrade and destroy enemy systems without presenting a static target for adversary counterfire.”

• 25th Infantry Division, November 11: “For us, a strike means being quick, so making sure that we’re up on all communications, and it means being accurate,” said 1st Lt. Cameron Richardson, Platoon Leader, Bravo Battery, 2-11 FA, 25th Division Artillery Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. “We want to make sure that we’re hitting the right thing at the right time. That’s really what it means for us: just being there, right place, right time, and being quick at it.”

• 25th Infantry Division, November 11: “Crucial to the success of this rapid strike was the division’s ability to synchronize all-domain effects and converge joint capabilities at the tactical edge. While physically separated from the close ground battle taking place hundreds of miles away on the Island of Hawaii and Oahu, the HIMARS crews relied heavily on joint service coordination to maneuver the massive systems into position.”

• 25th Infantry Division, November 11: “Richardson noted that this level of convergence requires seamless communication between Army crews and Air Force loadmasters to ensure the massive launchers are safely loaded, secured, and ready for immediate deployment upon landing. "Our C-17 aircraft are uniquely capable of rapidly repositioning any manner of equipment needed to operate in austere or contested environments, no matter the distance,” said Col. Kyle Clinton, 15th Wing Commander. “Missions such as this demonstrate the full extent of our continued teamwork and interoperability with our joint and allied partners.”

• 25th Infantry Division, November 11: “Utilizing encrypted networks and Super-Intelligence (SI) decision aids and next generation command and control software, commanders rapidly processed sensor data, confirmed targets, and aligned the dry-fire mission with the broader operational scheme of maneuver, all while navigating the physical limitations of an archipelagic environment.”

• 25th Infantry Division, November 11: “Training here in Hawaii is exactly what prepares us to fight anywhere in the Pacific by rehearsing these short-notice deployments into contested terrain,” said Col. Bryan Fanning, Commander of the 25th Division Artillery Brigade. “By executing these fire missions in coordination with our joint partners under demanding conditions, we are perfecting our ability to rapidly project lethal fires from the most austere environments in the region.” Following the successful execution of the dry-fire mission, the HIMARS were rapidly secured and prepared for follow-on maneuvers.”

• 25th Infantry Division, November 11: “The HIRAIN execution validates the 25th Infantry Division’s ability to seamlessly connect joint logistics, secure data networks, and precision fires to dominate the multi-domain fight. This high-intensity precision fires validation on Kauai serves as a critical steppingstone for future multi-domain operations.”

• 25th Infantry Division, November 11: “Testing these rapid infiltration capabilities across Hawaii’s dispersed geography, ensures 25th Infantry Division is directly preparing its Light Fighters for their scheduled spring and summer forward deployments to the Philippines for Operation Pathways, demonstrating that our forces remain postured and ready to operate side-by-side with regional allies in times of crisis or conflict. By validating these critical expeditionary capabilities under realistic conditions, the division proves that the surest way to preserve peace across the Indo-Pacific is to remain undeniably prepared for combat.”

• 25th Infantry Division, November 11: “About the 25th Infantry Division: The 25th Infantry Division, "Tropic Lightning," is America's Pacific Division, headquartered at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. As the premier land force in the Pacific, the 25th ID provides combat-ready forces capable of conducting decisive operations across the Indo-Pacific. Through rigorous training and close partnerships with allies and the Joint Force, the division remains committed to warfighting excellence, regional stability, and being a responsible steward of the ‘āina and our local communities across the State of Hawaii.”