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    I Corps hosts signal regimental symposium

    I Corps hosts signal regimental symposium

    Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Eliverto Larios | Col. Edward Hunter, I Corps chief information officer, speaks with Soldiers during a I...... read more read more

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA, UNITED STATES

    05.05.2016

    Story by Sgt. Eliverto Larios 

    5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash.— From signaling with flags to operating the first radios to managing and protecting one of the most complex networks in the world, the United States Signal Corps has come a long way in 156 years.

    More than a hundred signaleers came together for a two-day I Corps signal symposium at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 4. Key leaders discussed changes within the regiment with JBLM Soldiers.

    “What we are trying to do as a signal regiment is trying to improve upon it,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Daniels, U.S. Army Signal School and Regimental CSM. “We want to educate our Soldiers, so they understand clearly where the Army is going as far as communication to support the Army warfighter.”

    The event included a regimental run, followed by a series of guest speakers to include the regimental command sergeant major, the U.S. Forces Command chief information officer and representatives from civilian software developers. It concluded with a symposium at the University of Washington-Tacoma and a warrant officer branch brief.

    The discussion focused on the new conversion of MOSs in the regiment.

    “Right now, we have 17 enlisted MOSs,” said Daniels. “ We are going down to 11.”

    With readiness being the number one priority for the Chief of Staff of the Army, and changes coming soon, leaders emphasized the need to be ready.

    “We have one of the most complex networks in the entire Army,” said Col. Edward Hunter, I Corps chief information officer. “I challenge you to exercise, and learn your MOS. You’re getting smaller, but your workload is increasing.”

    Hunter has no doubt the Soldiers will be able to adapt to the changes coming their way. He said he knows Soldiers are smart and work to the best of their abilities to accomplish the mission.

    “You know the challenges will be great but, you will come up with innovative ways of getting it done,” he said. “You always find a way to get it done.”

    Daniels encouraged leaders to have a broader understanding of the direction the regiment is headed because it will help them pave the way for future leaders.

    “I want them to be able to understand the Army Network Campaign because that lays out how we are going to design the Signal Corps force and network,” he said. “I want them to be able to teach, coach and mentor their Soldiers and help them move in the right direction.”

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    Date Taken: 05.05.2016
    Date Posted: 05.06.2016 11:13
    Story ID: 197507
    Location: JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA, US

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