Signal Brigade

Worn from:
27 December 1988 - 1992.

The dagger of defense is supported by the strength of the saltire
that is formed from the crossed lightning bolts. The lightning
bolts symbolize communications and electronics. The blue arrows
show the flow of information, key to total preparedness; black
and white are for night and day operations.

The Fort Myer Military Community (FMMC) includes Fort Myer and
Fort McNair (located in Washington D.C.) Fort Myer, Virginia is
located in Arlington, VA, on U.S. Route 50 next to the Arlington
National Cemetery, adjacent to and west of Washington D.C. The
major command is the U.S. Army Military District of Washington
(MDW). Within the Fort Myer Military Community, Major Units
include the 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), 1101st Signal
Brigade, HQ, Fort Myer Activities, HHC U.S. Army Garrison, U.S.
Army Criminal Investigation Command and 501st M.P. Company.

The command's mission is three fold:
First, to respond to crises, disasters or security requirements
in the National Capital Region through implementation of various
contingency plans.

Second, to provide both base operations and a variety of
specialized support to Army and other Defense Department
organizations throughout the National Capital Region.
Specialized support includes personal property shipping,
nationwide fixed-wing airlift and operation of Arlington
National Cemetery.

Third, but most visible, to conduct official ceremonies,
locally and worldwide, on behalf of the nation's civilian
and military leaders.