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The Network Is in the Fight: Shifting the Signal Officer’s Role

By Capt. Augustine Tengey

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A communications system can be fully operational, and a unit can still be unprepared to fight without it. That distinction matters as the Army prepares for large-scale combat operations against adversaries that can disrupt networks, locate electromagnetic signatures, and attack command posts.

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Breaking the Box: Self-Modernizing WIN-T Stacks to Fight Tomorrow's Wars

Reserve signal brigades are modernizing legacy WIN-T systems through virtualization, stack consolidation, pLEO SATCOM, 5G tactical cellular, and cloud backhaul to strengthen communications, improve readiness, and bridge the transition to next-generat...

By Col. Kurt W. Page and Capt. Noah R. Ogrydziak

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Modernizing the CGSC’s Wireless Network: A Blueprint for Data-Centric Curriculum

The Command and General Staff College’s commercial wireless network (CGSCNet) has evolved into a mission-critical capability using a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) model, enabling CGSC to incorporate commercial and government artificial intelligence an...

By MAJ. James Jagozinski and Peter Cerny

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Standardizing Military Installation Resilience: From the Foundation to the Firewall

USAISEC embeds cybersecurity and resilience into military installation design, authoring the Unified Facilities Criteria and Guide Specifications that standardize inside and outside plant telecommunications infrastructure—from fiber cabling to firewa...

By Larry Poole, U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering Command

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Nichols, 15th Signal Brigade, demonstrates a signaling technique using a Wig-Wag flag. The Wig-Wag systems dates back to 1860, when Army Maj. Albert Myer proposed that the Army use his suggested means of communication in battle. (Photo by Spc. Samantha Powers, Cyber Center of Excellence Public Affairs)
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Beyond Connectivity: Measuring Mission Command Through Decision Velocity

Connectivity alone isn't enough on the modern battlefield. Discover why decision velocity—not bandwidth or uptime—should be the Signal Corps' true measure of mission command success in an AI-saturated fight.

By Sgt. Jermaine S. Sayers

  • Soldiers from 57th and 62nd ESB-Es perform leader reaction tasks combined with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) training as part of a combined tactical NCO induction
    The NCO Induction: A Transitional Milestone

    Soldiers from 57th and 62nd Expeditionary Signal Battalions-Enhanced faced an overnight tactical crucible testing endurance, leadership, and cognitive agility—proving that today's NCOs are forged through adversity, not handed rank.

    By Command Sgt. Maj. Nathan B. Hunsaker

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    Resilience Through Redundancy: Closing the Company-Level Communications Gap

    Resilient communications networks depend on transport diversity, MILSATCOM redundancy, and emerging BLOS capabilities. Lessons from JRTC 26-06 highlight the need for company-level pLEO terminals and stratospheric retransmission to sustain command and...

    By MAJ Jonathan Steel

  • Official Army portraits of authors Capt. Brenden Jobe, left, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nicola Sciara, right, in uniform in front of the U.S. flag and an Army ceremonial flag.
    S6 Pioneering Air Defense Networks: Connecting the Shields

    1st Battalion, 51st Air Defense Artillery used Starshield satellite links and IPsec tunnels to extend the Integrated Battle Command System beyond line of sight, passing Sentinel radar data 9,000 miles from the Philippines to Joint Base Lewis-McChord ...

    By Capt. Brenden Jobe and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nicola Sciara

  • Soldiers seated in a room listen to a presentation titled 'Commander's Intent' displayed on a screen, near American and Belgian flags.
    Road Show Initiative Bridges Change, Builds Buy in: IT overhaul

    The 39th Strategic Signal Battalion's Road Show initiative builds Soldier-civilian buy-in amid IT consolidation, reducing Network Enterprise Centers from four to two. Leaders share how transparent communication, hybrid teams, and new training foster ...

    By Candy Knight, 2nd Theater Signal Brigade Public Affairs

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    AESMP Raptor DB Pro: Making Life As an Army Communicator More Efficient Asset Management

    Army Enterprise Service Management Platform (AESMP) now features Raptor DB Pro, an AI/ML-powered database engine that streamlines hardware and software asset management, compliance tracking, and lifecycle forecasting—free to all Army units, with trai...

    By John Meister, Army Enterprise Service Desk-Worldwide

  • U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear and carrying rifles run along a paved path through a wooded area during a ruck march at Fort Gordon, Georgia
    Restoring the Scholar-Warrior: A Shared Mandate for Students, Instructors, and the Signal School

    Signal Corps PME reform proposal urging students, instructors, and institutions to embrace academic rigor, adaptive curriculum, and critical thinking to develop scholar-warrior officers ready for modern multi-domain operations.

    By Maj. Nicholas Christensen and Maj. William SackU.S. Army Signal School

  • Lt. Col. John Geracitano
    Write it Down, Execute: Practical Advice

    Lt. Col. Geracitano shares timeless career advice: write down boss directives and personal goals, then execute. A simple notebook system and weekly planning sheet help Army officers stay accountable and thrive across every stage of their career.

    By Lt. Col. John Geracitano

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    Cold War Era TTPs for Reducing EM Signature: Retiree's Response

    Retired Col. Lowe shares Cold War-era TTPs for reducing EM signature using PRC-77 radios, terrain masking, commo wire, directional antennas, and Faraday cages, challenging today's Soldiers to adapt them.

    By Barret F. Lowe

  • Col. Eva M. Millare
    Strengthen Relationships Through Community: Army Readiness, Family

    Col. Millare outlines how Army units build readiness through family community events, volunteering, and partnerships with local organizations, fostering resilience, morale, and retention across the force.

    By Col. Eva M. Millare

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    Project Warrior Officers Provide Valuable ROI: Talent Management

    Project Warrior Fellowship develops high-performing Signal officers through Combat Training Center rotations and Signal School instruction, building doctrinal expertise, combat support experience, and teaching skills to strengthen the Signal Regiment...

    By Maj. Andy Chisholm704th Military Intelligence

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    Junior Signal Soldiers Spearhead Special Project: From concept to combat-ready

    Spring 2026 issue of the U.S. Army Signal Corps' Army Communicator, themed 'Expectations vs. Reality,' covering Signal Regiment transformation, NGC2, training modernization, and Soldier stories.

    By Article, photo by Capt. Jay T. Yang, 728th Military Police Battalion

  • US Army soldier filling out a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) card at a field training exercise.
    Building Stronger Signal Soldiers: Expert Soldier Badge

    The 11th Corps Signal Brigade at Fort Hood hosted an Expert Soldier Badge event, challenging signal Soldiers to demonstrate combat readiness alongside their technical skills.

    By Capt. Kwabena Antwi, 11th Corps Signal Brigade

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    Bridging Expectations Versus Reality: Chaplain’s Corner

    An ethics instructor at the U.S. Army Signal School outlines a three-tiered curriculum for bridging the moral gap between Army Values and real-world conduct among junior officers.

    By Chaplain (Maj.) Glen Thompson, U.S. Army Signal School

  • A U.S. Army soldier in OCP camouflage uniform holds the base of an American flag adorned with gold fringe during a military ceremony
    Have Military Standards Dropped?

    A U.S. Army Signal School Master Sergeant examines declining military customs and courtesies, exploring how garrison standards, uniform pride, and daily traditions like saluting and greetings reflect discipline, professionalism, and institutional int...

    By Master Sgt. Stephen Tackett

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    My TWI Fellowship: Signal Officer’s Perspective: From idea to reality

    A U.S. Army Signal Corps captain shares his Training with Industry (TWI) fellowship experience at Verizon, revealing how corporate immersion builds negotiation, communication, and influence skills critical for modern military leadership.

    By Capt. Joshua A. Rash, U.S. Space Command

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