112th Signal Battalion

• Origins in World War II: The 112th Signal Battalion was originally constituted on 19 May 1942 as the 512th Airborne Signal Company, supporting airborne operations during World War II. • Elite Airborne Role: The unit is one of the only airborne signal battalions in the U.S. Army, specializing in rapidly deployable, tactical communications for special operations forces. • Reactivation for Special Operations: After being inactivated post-WWII, the 112th was reactivated in 1986 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to provide communications support for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). • Panama Operation Just Cause (1989): The battalion deployed to Panama to provide critical communications for the successful removal of Manuel Noriega during Operation Just Cause. • Support in Somalia: Members of the 112th Signal Battalion were deployed during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia in the early 1990s, supporting humanitarian and combat missions. • First into Afghanistan: Elements of the 112th were among the first U.S. forces on the ground in Afghanistan in October 2001, providing essential communications for special operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. • Global Deployments: The battalion has deployed forces to over 40 countries, often as the first U.S. military presence, enabling command and control for special operations around the globe. • Advanced Technology: The 112th is renowned for pioneering the use of cutting-edge satellite and tactical communications equipment, often field-testing new technologies for military use. • Unit Motto: Their motto, "Voice of the Warrior", reflects their mission to provide reliable, secure communications for warfighters in the most demanding environments. • Decorations and Honors: The battalion has earned multiple Meritorious Unit Commendations and other awards for its role in major operations, recognizing its outstanding support to special operations missions.