35th Signal Brigade (United States)
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| 35th Signal Brigade (ABN) | |
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 35th Signal Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia |
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| Active | January 11, 1943 - December 29, 1945 April 25, 1967–present |
| Country | USA |
| Branch | Regular Army |
| Part of | XVIII Airborne Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Bragg |
| Motto | "Utmost of our Ability" |
| Battles/wars | World War II Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
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The 35th Signal Brigade is the largest signal unit in the world and the only airborne signal brigade in the US Army. The brigade is based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and provides rapidly deployable force projection signal support, and rapid communications for Army, Joint, and Combined Operations.
[edit] Mission
The unit provides responsive and reliable tactical communications ranging from battlefield phone access to worldwide satellite connectivity. The brigade provides electronic communications in support of XVIII Airborne Corps contingency missions worldwide. For instance, a paratrooper from the 35th Signal Brigade can provide secure, reliable communications to the Pentagon or even the White House within 60 seconds of landing on the drop zone. Even as they approach the drop zone the XVIII Airborne Corps Commander can talk to other commanders or back to Ft Bragg through communications installed by 35th Signal Brigade soldiers
[edit] Organization
- 50th Signal Battalion (Airborne)
- 514th Signal Company (Airborne)
- 51st Signal Battalion (Airborne)
- 327th Signal Battalion (Airborne)
[edit] History
The 35th Signal Brigade was initially formed as the 931st Signal Battalion in 1943. It deployed to India, and supported Allied 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. It was amended to delete the airborne tab and update the description and symbolism on 11 December 2006.
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