313th Signal Battalion

• World War II Origins: The 313th Signal Battalion traces its lineage back to World War II, originally constituted as the 313th Signal Construction Battalion on 18 March 1942. • European Theater Service: The unit served with distinction in the European Theater during World War II, participating in campaigns across France and Germany. • Battle Honors: The battalion earned campaign participation credits for Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Postwar Inactivation and Reactivation: After World War II, the 313th was inactivated in 1946, but later reactivated during the Cold War to support growing communications needs. • Korean War Service: The 313th was again called to active service during the Korean War, helping establish critical communications networks. • Modernization: Through the decades, the 313th Signal Battalion has been at the forefront of adopting new communications technologies, from field telephones to satellite communications. • Humanitarian Missions: Besides combat operations, the battalion has supported humanitarian and disaster relief missions, providing essential communications in crisis zones. • Pacific Presence: Today, the 313th Signal Battalion serves as a key communications unit within the U.S. Army Pacific, headquartered in Hawaii. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion's insignia features a lightning bolt, representing speed and the power of military communications. • Commitment to Readiness: The 313th continues to train and deploy in support of joint and multinational exercises, maintaining its reputation as a crucial enabler for command and control operations.