198th Signal Battalion (United States)
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The 198th Signal Battalion is an Expeditionary Signal Battalion in the Delaware Army National Guard. Delaware is known as the "First State," as referenced in their motto "First Regiment of First State." The unit specializes in command post node communications, providing broadband satellite voice and data connections for brigade sized battlefield elements. The unit includes Headquarters, Headquarters Company located in Wilmington, DE; A Company in Georgetown, DE; B Company in Hodges, SC; and C Company in Wilmington, DE. It is one of several National Guard units with colonial roots and campaign credit for the War of 1812.
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198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion | |
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Founded | 1775; 249 years ago (1775) |
Country | United States |
Branch | Delaware Army National Guard |
Type | Expeditionary Signal Battalion |
Role | Signal Corps |
Size | Battalion |
Garrison/HQ | Wilmington, DE |
Nickname(s) | First Delaware |
Motto(s) | "First Regiment of First State" |
Engagements | 36 |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LTC Michael J. Jochen |
Notable commanders | Colonel John Haslet Colonel David Hall |