7th Signal Command (United States)
7th Signal Command (Theater) | |
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Active | July 2008–current |
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Type | Signal command |
Part of | NETCOM |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Gordon, Augusta, Georgia |
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Current commander | Brigadier General Charles R. “Rob” Parker |
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The United States Army's 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
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.
Units
The command structure for 7th SC (T) includes the 21st Signal Brigade in Fort Detrick Maryland, 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.[2]
References
- ^ "Fort Gordon Units and Tenants". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-04-12.
- ^ "7th Signal Command takes on a new mission".