551st Signal Battalion

Welcome to the 551st Signal Battalion

Patriots - Watch and Warn!

Mission

To provide world class Advanced Individual Training to transform Soldiers into disciplined, physically fit, mentally prepared, technically, and tactically competent “Signal Warriors” who live the Army Values and stand ready to make a positive contribution to the Operational Army.

Vision

To be the best Advanced Individual Training Signal Battalion in the US Army. An organization built on cohesion, confidence, competence and character.

Contact Us

551 SIG BN, 15^th SIG BDE
616 Barnes Ave,
Fort Gordon, Ga. 30905
Brigade Staff Duty: (706) 791-8314

History

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description: A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Argent, on a pile Tenné a bell of the first, two flaunches of the second, fretty of the field; attached below the shield a Silver scroll doubled Orange and inscribed "VIDEO ET MONEO" in Black letters.
Symbolism: In the orange and white of the Signal Corps, the wedge-shaped pile is symbolic of the driving force of the organization, the bell representing contact. The V-shaped pile is also symbolic of victory; the interlacing or grill on each side represents the plotting functions of the organization. The motto is translated "I WATCH AND WARN."
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 551^st Signal Aircraft Warning Battalion on 20 December 1942. It was redesignated for the 551^st Signal Battalion effective 16 September 1986.

Coat of Arms

Blazon:

Shield: Argent, on a pile Tenné a bell of the first, two flaunches of the second, fretty of the field.
Crest: From a wreath Argent and Tenné a sea lion Or gorged with a collar barry of three Azure, Argent and Gules and grasping in dexter claw a lightning bolt barbed palewise Celeste.
Motto: VIDEO ET MONEO (I watch and warn).

Symbolism:

Shield: In the orange and white of Signal Corps, the wedge-shaped pile is symbolic of the driving force of the organization, the bell representing contact.
The V-shaped pile is also symbolic of victory; the interlacing or grill on each side represents the plotting functions of the organization.
Crest: The sea lion, adapted from the Philippine Presidential flag, commemorates the unit's campaign participation in the Philippines during World War II, and the collar reflects the colors of the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation as well as our national colors. Electronic capabilities are represented by the lightning bolt, whose barbs allude to combat readiness, while light blue refers to the South Seas and the geographical area of Philippines.
Background: The coat of arms was originally approved for the 551st Signal Aircraft Warning Battalion on 20 December 1942. It was amended to correct the blazonry of the shield on 15 January 1943. It was redesignated for the 551st Signal Battalion effective 16 September 1986. The coat of arms was amended to include a crest on 11 February 1997.

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Awards

2008

3rd Qtr Post Instructor of the Quarter Winner
Selected to march and represent Fort Gordon in the Augusta Veterans Day Parade
Post Instructor of the Year Winner
Post Civilian of the Year Winner
"Giving your Best” Award Recipient
Post Softball Unit League Champions
National Military Family Association “Award of Merit” Recipient
1st Qtr Brigade NCO of the Quarter Winner
1st Qtr Post Instructor of the Quarter Winner
TRADOC Early Bird award, First in TRADOC to meet Fiscal Year retention goals

2009

1st Qtr Brigade Civilian of the Quarter Winner
1st Qtr Post Volunteer of the Quarter Winner
Selected to represent POST in TRADOC UPL Inspection - earning a perfect score
3rd Qtr Post Instructor of the Quarter Winner
3rd Qtr Brigade Civilian of the Quarter Winner
Post Basketball Champions
Post Unit Volleyball Runner-up
AUSA Golf Tournament Champions
SCRA Golf Tournament Champions
Represented the Post at the Atlanta Braves Military Appreciation Night during the opening ceremony and National Anthem
SMA Golf Tournament Champions
Volunteered over 4000 hrs of community service to CSRA so far this year
1st Annual Brian Littrell Healthy Heart Club Golf Tournament Champions
led 1st Annual Combat Spouse Day- recognized by Post as a TRADOC "Best Practices" Nomination
Two Soldiers recognized by the local professional baseball club; highlighting their diligent volunteer work to improve the CSRA
25S10 Advanced Individual Training Course designated by Post Quality Assurance Office as a "Learning Institution of Excellence"
Signal Corps Regimental Association, Albert J. Myer Leadership Award Winner
Post Softball Unit League Champions
3rd Qtr Post Civilian of the Quarter Winner
Recognized by Grovetown officials for the support provided to their Independence Day Celebration
Received the highest number of commendable ratings within the brigade during the Annual Organization Inspection Program (OIP)
4th Qtr Brigade Soldier of the Quarter Winner
Volunteered 4080 hours in support of Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Augusta Triathlon
Augusta Broad Street 10K Ramble Winner in the male, 20-24 year old bracket
Battalion graduates 2000th AIT Soldier this year
Conducted the first ever Civilian Profession Day "Day in the life of a Soldier" within the Brigade
Brigade Winner of the "Best Battalion Headquarters" 3 of the past 4 months
FRG Leader received Fort Gordon "Volunteer of the Year" Award for numerous contributions to the community
Signal Conference Golf Tournament Champions

2010

Brigade Winner of the "Best Battalion Headquarters"
551^st sponsored Dining Facility #6 selected as the Commander's Best Dining Facility for 2nd Qtr, FY 10
Brigade Winner of the "Best Schoolhouse" Moran Hall
Brigade Winner of the "Best Barracks" D-551
2nd Qtr Brigade Civilian of the Quarter Winner
Fisher House Golf Tournament Champions
Awarded the Commanding General Excellence in Retention Award as the Highest Production Battalion for FY 2010
Combatives Tournament placed first in three of the seven weight classes
AFCEA Golf Tournament Champions
Represented the Army and won the Fort Gordon All Inter-Service Golf Tournament
Soldier selected to represent the Brigade at the Army Birthday and Signal Ball celebrations
Fort Gordon Platoon Sergeant of the Year winner
15th Regimental Signal Brigade Golf Tournament Champions
3rd Qtr Brigade NCO of the Quarter Winner
3rd Qtr Brigade Soldier of the Quarter Winner
Commanding General's Farewell Golf Tournament Champions

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Headquarters & Alpha Co.

Mission

To train and graduate self disciplined, physically fit, technically and tactically competent world class Signal Warriors who live the Army Values and stand ready to make a positive contribution to the Operational Army.

Contact Us

A CO, 551 SIG BN, 15^th SIG BDE

616 Barnes Ave,
Fort Gordon, Ga. 30905
Brigade Staff Duty: (706) 791-8314

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Bravo Co.

Mission

To develop a cohesive Soldier's Resiliency Program to better prepare Soldiers for the operational force while providing administrative, logistical, and moral support necessary to graduate.

Contact Us

B CO, 551 SIG BN, 15^th SIG BDE
616 Barnes Ave,
Fort Gordon, Ga. 30905
Brigade Staff Duty: (706) 791-8314

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Charlie Co.

Mission

To foster the development of self-disciplined, physically fit, resilient, technically and tactically proficient Signal Warriors who are committed to the Profession of Arms and posture for success at their first unit of assignment.

Contact Us

C CO, 551 SIG BN, 15^th SIG BDE
616 Barnes Ave,
Fort Gordon, Ga. 30905
Brigade Staff Duty: (706) 791-8314

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Delta Co.

Mission

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D CO, 551 SIG BN, 15^th SIG BDE
616 Barnes Ave,
Fort Gordon, Ga. 30905
Brigade Staff Duty: (706) 791-8314

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Echo Co.

Mission

Contact Us

E CO, 551 SIG BN, 15^th SIG BDE
616 Barnes Ave,
Fort Gordon, Ga. 30905
Brigade Staff Duty: (706) 791-8314

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Student Detachment

Mission

For more information please visit the USASSD website at DINFOS

Contact Us

USASSD, 551 SIG BN, 15^th SIG BDE
616 Barnes Ave,
Fort Gordon, Ga. 30905
Brigade Staff Duty: (706) 791-8314

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