Maintaining the Heritage of the Regiment

Let Us Not Forget Who we Are!

By Command Sgt. Maj. Linwood Barrett Regimental CSM

Article published on: April 1, 2024 in the Army Communicator Spring 2024 Edition

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Command Sgt. Maj. Linwood Barrett Regimental CSM

Command Sgt. Maj. Linwood Barrett Regimental CSM

Established in 1860 by Albert J. Myer, the Signal Regiment has been vital to every military conflict. We have always done our part to defend this great nation. For example, on July 2, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg, it was a Signaleer that observed the movement of Confederate forces on the Army flank and “Got the Message Through” to leaders which helped prevent defeat! Throughout history, the Signal Corps has been involved in multiple conflicts, peacekeeping missions, and humanitarian efforts, showcasing our ability to be “Watchful for the Country.”

We are currently 58,000 strong and in Phase III of our MOS con-vergence. As we talk to our Signaleers across the various formations, they seem to be adjusting well to their new responsibilities and have been performing above and beyond expectations. We have continued to welcome data literacy with open arms and have encouraged and place significant emphasis on the attendance of the Network Communication System Specialist (25H Y2) Course, Digital Master Gunners Course, and S6 Course. We are committed to ensuring the Signal formations have the training needed to accomplish their mission, and we will adjust as needed based on feedback from the C2 Fix assessments.

The future of the Signal Corps is promising! As technology continues to advance, so do we. The Signal Regiment will focus on adapting, training, and operating cutting-edge communications systems and technologies to ensue seamless and secure communications for large scale combat operations. Additionally, we will collaborate with our cyber and electronic warfare teammates to meet the ever-changing needs of the military in the digital age.

No matter the location or formation, our signal professionals continue be loud and proud! Let’s not forget our signal heritage. May we continue to remind ourselves of the importance of an adaptable, agile, reliable Signal Regiment! Pro Patria Vigilans! The Signal Corps Soldiers, NCOs, and officers stand ready to provide reliable communications to warfighting commanders, because “No Comms, No Bombs."