35th Signal Brigade (United States)
Encyclopedia
The 35th Signal Brigade is the largest signal unit in the world and was the only airborne signal brigade in the United States Army
. The brigade was previously based at Fort Bragg
, North Carolina
, and provided rapidly deployable force projection signal support, and rapid communications for Army, Joint, and Combined Operations. On 23 April 2007, the 35th Signal Brigade relocated to Fort Gordon
, Georgia
, and the 93rd Signal Brigade was reflagged as the 35th Signal Brigade. Its parent unit is Army Forces Command
.
forces in the India-Burma region, earning the Meritorious Unit Commendation
for its actions. Following the war, the 931st was deactivated in India, in 1945. The 931st was reactivated in 1967, and renamed the 35th Signal Group, based at Fort Bragg. The 35th Signal Group was reorganized as the 35th Signal Brigade on 16 December 1979.
The 35th Signal Brigade deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of XVIII Airborne Corps during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The brigade earned a second Meritorious Unit Commendation for its participation in the campaign. The brigade has also deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, supporting the XVIII Corps, in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
The brigade's insignia was approved on 23 May 1980. Concurrent with its mission change and loss of Airborne status, the Airborne tab was deleted on 11 December 2006.
The 35th Signal Brigade was inactivated at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on 12 April 2007, and reactivated at Fort Gordon, Georgia, on 23 April 2007, by reflagging the existing 93rd Signal Brigade.
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
. The brigade was previously based at Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg (North Carolina)
Fort Bragg is a major United States Army installation, in Cumberland and Hoke counties, North Carolina, U.S., mostly in Fayetteville but also partly in the town of Spring Lake. It was also a census-designated place in the 2010 census and had a population of 39,457. The fort is named for Confederate...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, and provided rapidly deployable force projection signal support, and rapid communications for Army, Joint, and Combined Operations. On 23 April 2007, the 35th Signal Brigade relocated to Fort Gordon
Fort Gordon
Fort Gordon, formerly known as Camp Gordon, is a United States Army installation established in 1917. It is the current home of the United States Army Signal Corps and Signal Center and was once the home of "The Provost Marshal General School" . The fort is located in Richmond, Jefferson, McDuffie,...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, and the 93rd Signal Brigade was reflagged as the 35th Signal Brigade. Its parent unit is Army Forces Command
United States Army Forces Command
United States Army Forces Command is the largest Army Command and the preeminent provider of expeditionary, campaign-capable land forces to Combatant Commanders. Headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, FORSCOM consists of more than 750,000 Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and Army National...
.
Mission
The new mission statement of the 35th Signal Brigade states the unit "has the mission to deploy, install, operate, and maintain a tactical theater communications package worldwide while supporting joint and combined operations."Organization
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35th Signal Brigade (Fort GordonFort GordonFort Gordon, formerly known as Camp Gordon, is a United States Army installation established in 1917. It is the current home of the United States Army Signal Corps and Signal Center and was once the home of "The Provost Marshal General School" . The fort is located in Richmond, Jefferson, McDuffie,...
)- Headquarters and Headquarters CompanyHeadquarters and Headquarters CompanyIn United States Army units, a headquarters and headquarters company is a company sized military unit, found at the battalion level and higher. In identifying a specific headquarters unit, it is usually referred to by its abbreviation as an HHC...
(Fort Gordon) - 50th Expeditionary Signal Battalion (Fort BraggFort Bragg (North Carolina)Fort Bragg is a major United States Army installation, in Cumberland and Hoke counties, North Carolina, U.S., mostly in Fayetteville but also partly in the town of Spring Lake. It was also a census-designated place in the 2010 census and had a population of 39,457. The fort is named for Confederate...
) - 51st Expeditionary Signal Battalion (Fort LewisJoint Base Lewis-McChordJoint Base Lewis-McChord is a United States military facility located south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Garrison, Joint Base Lewis-McChord....
) - 63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion (Fort GordonFort GordonFort Gordon, formerly known as Camp Gordon, is a United States Army installation established in 1917. It is the current home of the United States Army Signal Corps and Signal Center and was once the home of "The Provost Marshal General School" . The fort is located in Richmond, Jefferson, McDuffie,...
) - 67th Expeditionary Signal Battalion (Fort GordonFort GordonFort Gordon, formerly known as Camp Gordon, is a United States Army installation established in 1917. It is the current home of the United States Army Signal Corps and Signal Center and was once the home of "The Provost Marshal General School" . The fort is located in Richmond, Jefferson, McDuffie,...
)
- Headquarters and Headquarters Company
History
The 35th Signal Brigade was initially formed as the 931st Signal Battalion in 1943. It deployed to India, and supported AlliedAllies of World War II
The Allies of World War II were the countries that opposed the Axis powers during the Second World War . Former Axis states contributing to the Allied victory are not considered Allied states...
forces in the India-Burma region, earning the Meritorious Unit Commendation
Meritorious Unit Commendation
The Meritorious Unit Commendation is a mid-level unit award of the United States military which is awarded to any military command which displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions....
for its actions. Following the war, the 931st was deactivated in India, in 1945. The 931st was reactivated in 1967, and renamed the 35th Signal Group, based at Fort Bragg. The 35th Signal Group was reorganized as the 35th Signal Brigade on 16 December 1979.
The 35th Signal Brigade deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of XVIII Airborne Corps during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The brigade earned a second Meritorious Unit Commendation for its participation in the campaign. The brigade has also deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, supporting the XVIII Corps, in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
The brigade's insignia was approved on 23 May 1980. Concurrent with its mission change and loss of Airborne status, the Airborne tab was deleted on 11 December 2006.
The 35th Signal Brigade was inactivated at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on 12 April 2007, and reactivated at Fort Gordon, Georgia, on 23 April 2007, by reflagging the existing 93rd Signal Brigade.