335th Signal Command (Theater)

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335th Signal Command (Theater)
335th Theater Signal Command shoulder sleeve insignia
Active	Activated February 1953 as the 335th Signal Group Redesignated as 335th Signal Brigade, October 1984 Redesignated 335th Signal Command, August 1986–present
Country	USA
Allegiance	Federal
Branch	Army Reserve
Type	Operational and Functional Command
Role	Signals
Part of	United States Army Reserve Command
Garrison/HQ	East Point, Georgia
Motto(s)	"Ready Lightning"
Colors	Orange, White and Blue
Anniversaries	Activated 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 Tina B. Boyd

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 3rd Army/USARCENT in Southwest Asia, Army Reserve exercises, and Homeland Defense missions throughout the United States.

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[edit]

• Commanding General: Major General Tina B. Boyd
• Command Sergeant Major: Command Sergeant Major Russell B. Price
• Command Chief Warrant Officer: Chief Warrant Officer Five Lawrence A. Makuakane
• Command Executive Officer: Mr. Edward Hriczov Jr.
• Deputy Commanding General (Signal): Brigadier General Marlene K. Markotan
• Deputy Commanding General (Cyber): Brigadier General Royce P. Resoso
• Chief of Staff: Colonel Andrew R. Howes

Updated 15SEP23 by SGT Tarako Braswell, 335th SC (T) Command Public Affairs Office NCO.

Current Structure[edit]

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

• 335th Signal Command (Theater), in East Point, Georgia
  • Headquarters and Headquarters Company
  • Defense Information Systems Agency–Army Reserve Element, in Fort George G. Meade, Maryland
  • Joint Communications Support Element, in Tampa, Florida
  • Joint Enabling Capabilities Command–Army Reserve Element, in Norfolk, Virginia
  • United States Army Reserve Cyber Protection Brigade, in Adelphi, Maryland
  • United States Cyber Command–Army Reserve Element, in Fort George G. Meade, Maryland
  • 359th Tactical Theater Signal Brigade, at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia
    • 490th Signal Company (Tactical Installation/Networking), in Blacklick, Ohio
    • 982nd Combat Camera Company, in East Point, Georgia
    • 324th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia
    • 392nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 505th Tactical Theater Signal Brigade, in Las Vegas, Nevada
    • 98th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, in Mesa, Arizona
    • 319th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, in Sacramento, California

Campaign participation credit[edit]

• Republic of Vietnam
• Operation Desert Shield
• Operation Desert Storm
• Operation Enduring Freedom
• Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Operation Atlantic Resolve
• Operation Inherent Resolve

Provisional Command[edit]

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[edit]

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: A dark blue vertical rectangle arched at top and bottom with a 1⁄8 inch (0.32 cm) white border, 2+1⁄4 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[edit]

Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1+1⁄8 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[edit]

References[edit]

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

External links[edit]

• Official Site
• "335th Theater Signal Command" on "The Institute of Heraldry" Site
• "335th Theater Signal Command" on GlobalSecurity.org