335th Signal Command (Theater)

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335th Signal Command (Theater)
335th Signal Command (Theater) Patch.png
335th Theater Signal Command shoulder sleeve insignia
ActiveActivated February 1953 as the 335th Signal Group
Redesignated as 335th Signal Brigade, October 1984
Redesignated 335th Signal Command, August 1986–present
CountryUSA
Allegiance Federal
Branch Army Reserve
TypeOperational and Functional Command
Role Signals
Part of United States Army Reserve Command
Garrison/HQ East Point, Georgia
Motto(s)"Ready Lightning"
ColorsOrange, White and Blue
AnniversariesActivated 1953 as the 335th Signal Group
Engagements Vietnam War
Desert Shield
Desert Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Atlantic Resolve
Operation Inherent Resolve
Commanders
Current
commander
MG Jan C. Norris https://www.gomo.army.mil/public/Biography/usar-9316/janc-norris

The 335th Signal Command (Theater) is an operational and functional U.S. Army Reserve command of more than 4,000 Active and Reserve Soldiers, providing Signal and Cyber units in direct support of the U.S. Army, Army Reserve exercises, and Homeland Defense missions throughout the United States.

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Embracing the motto, "Ready Lightning," The 335th Signal Command (Theater) is one of the Army's four theater signal commands.

The 335th Signal Command (Theater) has Army Reserve Signal Soldiers assigned to units throughout United States and overseas supporting ongoing military operations.

In 2016, the 335th Signal Command (Theater) became the Army Reserve proponent for Defensive Cyber Operations/Forces for the Army Reserve as the Army Reserve Cyber Operations Group (ARCOG) transitioned from the 76th Operational Readiness Command (ORC) to the 335th Signal Command (Theater). This transition brings Army Reserve Cyber Protection Teams to the 335th Signal Command (Theater).

Current leadership



Updated 17JUN24 by SGT Tarako Braswell, 335th SC (T) Command Public Affairs Office NCO.

Current Structure

As of 2020, the 335th Signal Command controls the following: [1]

Campaign participation credit

Provisional Command

Shortly after the 9/11 attacks, the 335th Signal Command mobilized reserve soldiers and active Army personnel to Camp Doha, Kuwait. The unit moved to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in 2005, where it remains today as an enduring presence in the USCENTCOM/USARCENT AOR. Currently, the 335th Signal Command (Theater) (Provisional) provides signal support to USARCENT for Resolute Support Mission (RSM), Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR).

Shoulder sleeve insignia

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: A dark blue vertical rectangle arched at top and bottom with a 18 inch (0.32 cm) white border, 2+14 inches (5.7 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height overall having in base the polar section of an orange globe with white grid lines and issuant therefrom two white-edged orange flashes with points converging at top center. Symbolism: Orange and white are the colors associated with the Signal Corps. Dark blue signifies the atmosphere and the flashes and globe are symbolic of the unit's worldwide communication capability. The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 30 October 1985 designed by Major Charles K Reber 20 February 1985.

Distinctive unit insignia

Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1+18 inches (2.9 cm) in height overall consisting of two quadrates conjoined with point up, the left quadrant of white, the right of black, surmounted by two orange lightning flashes chevronwise and extending above and below the quadrates; in base, a green open wreath of Live Oak, all above a semicircular gold scroll folded back at the base of each flash and inscribed, "READY LIGHTNING" in black letters, areas between quadrates and flashes at top and quadrates and Live Oak in base are pierced. Symbolism: The white and black quadrates and the lightning flashes symbolize the organization's day and night mission to direct and coordinate the operations, training, administration and logistics support of assigned and attached units. The Live Oak, the State Tree of Georgia and a symbol of ever-ready strength in reserve, also alludes to the organization's origin and home station at Atlanta, Georgia. Orange and white are colors used for the Signal Corps. The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved on 10 December 1971 for the 335th Signal Group. It was redesignated for the 335th Signal Brigade on 24 December 1984. The insignia was redesignated for the 335th Signal Command on 16 April 1986.

Past Commanders

OrderPositionIncumbentStart of ServiceEnd of ServiceNotable Service
1stGroup CommanderCOL James F. CallahanFeb 1953Mar 1956
2ndGroup CommanderCOL Hodge W. NormanMar 1956Oct 1961
3rdGroup CommanderCOL Daniel J. ScarboroughOct 1961Dec 1963Vietnam War
4thGroup CommanderCOL Marvin M. KilgroDec 1963Jul 1965Vietnam War
N/AN/AJul 1965Oct 1971Missing Information
5thGroup CommanderCOL Marion A. WoodwardOct 1971Feb 1972Vietnam War
N/AN/AFeb 1972Apr 1973Missing Information
6thGroup CommanderCOL Carlyle W. WoodruffApr 1973May 1974Vietnam War
7thGroup CommanderCOL Joseph E. TurnerJul 1977Jun 1981
8thGroup CommanderCOL Emory S. Mabry IIIJun 1981May 1984
9thBrigade CommanderCOL Tommy BondsMay 1984Oct 1987
10thCommanding GeneralMG John R. McWatersOct 1987Oct 1991
11thCommanding GeneralMG Joseph E. TurnerOct 1991Jul 1995
12thCommanding GeneralMG Tommy W. Bonds Sr.Jul 1995Nov 1997
13thCommanding GeneralMG Thomas A. WesselsNov 1997Nov 2001Operation Joint Guardian (KFOR), Operation Joint Forge (SFOR)
14thCommanding GeneralMG Lowell "Rip" C. DetamoreNov 2001Nov 2005Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
15thCommanding GeneralMG Dennis E. LutzNov 2005Sep 2009Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
16thCommanding GeneralMG Stuart M. DyerSep 2009Sep 2012Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
17thCommanding GeneralMG Lawrence W. Brock IIISep 2012May 2014Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
18thCommanding GeneralBG Christopher R. KempMay 2014Oct 2016Operation Spartan Shield (OSS), Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), Operation Enduring Freedom (OFS), Operation Freedom's Sentinel (OFS)
19thCommanding GeneralMG Peter A. BosseOct 2016Feb 2020Operation Spartan Shield (OSS), Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), Operation Freedom's Sentinel (OFS)
20thCommanding GeneralMG John H. PhillipsFeb 2020Aug 2022Operation Spartan Shield (OSS), Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), Operation Freedom's Sentinel (OFS), Operation Atlantic Resolve (OAR)
21stCommanding GeneralMG Tina B. BoydAug 2022June 2024

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References

  1. "335th SC Units". www.usar.army.mil. Retrieved 6 September 2020.

335th Theater Signal Command Websites as listed below in external links.