About this Unit
The 307th Signal Battalion was first constituted on 20 March 1944 in the Army of the United States and activated on 10 April 1944 at Camp Forrest, Tennessee. During World War II, the battalion provided vital communications support in the Pacific Theater, notably participating in campaigns in the Philippines. After deactivation in 1946, the unit was reactivated during the Korean War, continuing its mission of delivering reliable and secure communications for U.S. and allied forces. Today, the 307th Signal Battalion remains an integral part of the U.S. Army, stationed in South Korea, where it supports command and control operations for United States Forces Korea and Eighth Army.
Historical Facts
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World War II Origins: The 307th Signal Battalion was originally constituted on 14 February 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 15 May 1942 at Camp Crowder, Missouri, to support wartime communication needs.
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Pacific Campaign: During World War II, the battalion served in the Pacific Theater, providing critical communications during campaigns in New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon.
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Decorations: The 307th Signal Battalion earned several campaign streamers and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for its distinguished service in the liberation of the Philippines.
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Cold War Service: After WWII, the battalion was inactivated and reactivated multiple times, adapting to new communications technologies during the Cold War era.
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Korean Peninsula Mission: The unit has been stationed in South Korea for decades and is one of the most important communications battalions supporting United States Forces Korea (USFK).
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Modernization: The 307th Signal Battalion was among the first to field and operate modern tactical communications systems, such as the Joint Network Node (JNN) and the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T).
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Unit Motto: The battalion’s motto is “Always Forward,” reflecting its mission to provide uninterrupted communications support.
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Support to ROK-US Alliance: The 307th Signal Battalion plays a key role in maintaining the readiness and interoperability of the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance, especially through joint exercises like “Ulchi Freedom Guardian” and “Key Resolve.”
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Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit’s insignia features a gold lightning bolt and a globe, symbolizing fast, global communication capabilities.
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Humanitarian Missions: In addition to combat roles, the 307th Signal Battalion has provided communications support during disaster relief operations in the Asia-Pacific region, including during typhoons and other emergencies.
