United States Army Signal Corps
The United States Army Signal Corps (USASC) is a branch of the United States Army that creates and manages communications and information systems for the command and control of combined arms forces. It was established in 1860, the brainchild of Major Albert J. Myer, and had an important role in the American Civil War. Over its history, it had the initial responsibility for portfolios and new technologies that were eventually transferred to other U.S. government entities. Such responsibilities included military intelligence, weather forecasting, and aviation.
| United States Army Signal Corps | |
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U.S. Army Signal Corps coat of arms | |
| Active | 3 March 1863 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, U.S. |
| Motto(s) | Pro Patria Vigilans (English: Watchful for the Country) |
| Corps colors | Orange and white |
| Anniversaries | 21 June 1860 |
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| Commanders | |
| 42nd Chief of Signal and Signal School Commandant | Brig. Gen. Paul D. Howard |
| 25th Regimental Command Sergeant Major | Command Sgt. Maj. Linwood E. Barrett |
| Notable commanders | BG Albert J. Myer BG Adolphus Greely |
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