112th MI

• Origins in World War II: The 112th Military Intelligence (MI) Brigade traces its lineage back to World War II, where it was originally constituted as the 112th Signal Radio Intelligence Company in 1944. • Pacific Theater Service: During WWII, the unit served in the Pacific Theater, providing critical signals intelligence against Japanese forces. • Cold War Role: Reactivated during the Cold War, the 112th played a significant role in intercepting and analyzing Soviet and Warsaw Pact communications. • Headquartered at Fort Huachuca: Today, the 112th MI Brigade is headquartered at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, where it oversees intelligence training for the U.S. Army. • Training Mission: The brigade is responsible for training thousands of soldiers annually in multiple intelligence disciplines, including signals, human, and geospatial intelligence. • Support to Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom: Many soldiers and officers trained by the 112th MI Brigade have deployed in support of operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, providing vital intelligence support. • Unique Brigade Structure: The 112th MI Brigade is unique in that it is a training brigade, not a deployable operational unit, yet its impact is global through its graduates. • Symbolism in the Unit Crest: The unit crest features lightning bolts representing electronic warfare and intelligence collection, as well as a key symbolizing secrecy and access to information. • Historical Redesignations: The unit has undergone several redesignations, shifting between signal, counterintelligence, and military intelligence roles as Army needs evolved. • Motto – "Vigilance Always": The brigade's motto emphasizes the constant readiness and watchfulness required in the field of military intelligence.