1st Signal Command (United States)

The 1st Signal Command is a unit of the United States Army that was based at Fort Riley.

Shoulder sleeve insignia

 * Description: On an orange disc within a 1/8 in white border 2+3/8 in overall, three white rings graduating in size and having a common tangent at the base, the smallest circle surrounding a blue roundel all surmounted by a vertical blue lightning flash issuing from lower border and extending to top border.


 * Symbolism:
 * 1) The blue lightning streak on target symbolizes the 1st Signal Command's ability to carry on all functions of its mission with speed and accuracy.
 * 2) The white rings refer to the emanating effect of transmitting radio waves through space.
 * 3) The single lightning flash (1) further distinguishes the 1st Signal Command.
 * 4) Orange and white are colors used by the Signal Corps.


 * Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 24 July 1968.

Distinctive Unit Insignia

 * None approved.

Lineage

 * Constituted 19 April 1967 in the Regular Army as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Signal Command.


 * Activated 25 April 1967 at Fort Riley, Kansas.


 * Inactivated March, 1969 at Fort Riley.

Campaign Participation Credit

 * 1) None

Decorations

 * 1) None.