7th Signal Command (United States)

Army 7th Signal Command (Theater)
Active July 2008–current
Country  United States
Branch  United States Army
Type Signal command
Part of NETCOM
Garrison/HQ Fort Gordon, Augusta, Georgia
Commanders
Current
commander
Brig. Gen. John W. Baker

The 7th Signal Command (Theater) is responsible for the integration, security and defense of Army networks in the Continental United States. The 7th Signal Command is designed to extend Army network capabilities to Army forces in support of US based expeditionary operations. The command is one of five theater Signal Commands worldwide, and is a subordinate element of NETCOM/9th SC (Army). It was activated at Fort Gordon in July 2008.[1]

Mission and vision

Mission

Install, operate, and defend Network and Mission Command capabilities for Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational forces within the Western Hemisphere in support of Unified Land Operations. As directed, support other national missions or contingency operations.

Vision Statement

The Army's Premier Theater Signal Command " A team of dedicated, innovative, adaptive Soldiers and Civilians providing only the very best Network and Mission Command Capabilities to our Supported Commands; anywhere, anytime.[2]

Units

The command structure for 7th SC (T) includes the 93rd Signal Brigade in Fort Eustis, Virginia and 106st Signal Brigade in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The 93rd operates Network Enterprise Centers (NECs) at installations in the Eastern United States, while the 106th operates NECs in the West.[3]

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