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366th Signal Battalion

U.S. Army

The 366th Signal Battalion was first constituted on 18 November 1944 in the Army of the United States and activated on 29 November 1944 at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi. During World War II, the unit provided essential communications support across various theaters of operation before being inactivated on 12 February 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. It was later redesignated and reactivated on 1 May 1982 at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, where it continued its mission of providing signal support and communications training. Over its history, the 366th Signal Battalion has played a critical role in ensuring effective command and control capabilities for U.S. Army operations.

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Origins in World War II: The 366th Signal Battalion was originally constituted on 11 December 1944 in the Army of the United States as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 366th Signal Service Battalion.
Activation in the Philippines: The battalion was activated on 27 December 1944 in the Philippines, supporting operations in the Pacific Theater during the closing months of World War II.
Post-war Inactivation: After the war, the unit was inactivated on 30 April 1946 in the Philippines as part of the general post-war drawdown.
Reactivation and Cold War Service: The battalion was allotted to the Regular Army and reactivated on 5 May 1952 at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, a key hub for Army communications research and development.
Vietnam War Contributions: Elements of the 366th Signal Battalion were deployed to Vietnam, where they provided critical communications support for combat operations.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion’s insignia features a gold lightning bolt and a globe, symbolizing speed, worldwide reach, and communications excellence.
Gulf War Era: During Operation Desert Storm, the 366th Signal Battalion supported coalition forces with advanced communications networks in Southwest Asia.
Modern Deployments: The battalion has supported various operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, providing secure and reliable communications for deployed forces.
Training Mission: At Fort Gordon, Georgia, the 366th Signal Battalion has played a key role in training new generations of Army signal soldiers in cutting-edge communications technology.
Motto – "Serve to Lead": The battalion’s motto reflects its commitment to leadership in Army communications, supporting commanders and soldiers with mission-critical information.

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John Pratt

U.S. Army · 1966 - 1969

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Jack Peart Jr

U.S. Army · 1956 - 1962

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Gary Coone

U.S. Army · 1970 - 1973

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About 366th Signal Battalion

About this Unit

Historical Facts

Origins in World War II: The 366th Signal Battalion was originally constituted on 11 December 1944 in the Army of the United States as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 366th Signal Service Battalion.
Activation in the Philippines: The battalion was activated on 27 December 1944 in the Philippines, supporting operations in the Pacific Theater during the closing months of World War II.
Post-war Inactivation: After the war, the unit was inactivated on 30 April 1946 in the Philippines as part of the general post-war drawdown.
Reactivation and Cold War Service: The battalion was allotted to the Regular Army and reactivated on 5 May 1952 at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, a key hub for Army communications research and development.
Vietnam War Contributions: Elements of the 366th Signal Battalion were deployed to Vietnam, where they provided critical communications support for combat operations.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion’s insignia features a gold lightning bolt and a globe, symbolizing speed, worldwide reach, and communications excellence.
Gulf War Era: During Operation Desert Storm, the 366th Signal Battalion supported coalition forces with advanced communications networks in Southwest Asia.
Modern Deployments: The battalion has supported various operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, providing secure and reliable communications for deployed forces.
Training Mission: At Fort Gordon, Georgia, the 366th Signal Battalion has played a key role in training new generations of Army signal soldiers in cutting-edge communications technology.
Motto – "Serve to Lead": The battalion’s motto reflects its commitment to leadership in Army communications, supporting commanders and soldiers with mission-critical information.