The 62d Expeditionary Signal Battalion provides reliable tactical communications to support military operations, with a history dating back to 1933. The battalion is equipped with advanced satellite communication and baseband systems, enabling rapid deployment and secure networking capabilities. Their highly trained personnel are prepared for deployment and specialize in setting up and managing communication systems in diverse environments.

1. 62d Expeditionary
Signal Battalion
Enhanced
by Gian Ramirez

2. Introduction
Objective: Showcase our capabilities, operations, and equipment
Mission: Our company’s mission is to deliver reliable and tactical communications to support
mission success.
Values: Cohesion, adaptability, and technical excellence.
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3. The 62d ESBE Unit
Insignia
Here is our battalions unit insignia!
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4. 62d ESBE History
1933: Constituted as the 62d Signal Battalion in the Regular
Army.
1939: Activated at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
1949: Redesignated as the 62d Signal Battalion, Corps
1998: Converted and redesignated as the 62d Signal Battalion.
2009: Activated at Fort Hood, Texas, as the 62d Expeditionary
Signal Battalion.
2024: Modernized and redesignated as the 62d Expeditionary
Signal Battalion – Enhanced.
Present: Subordinate to the 11th Corps Signal Brigade,
stationed at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
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5. Our Battalion Command
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LTC NICOLE L. CHITWOOD
BATTALION COMMANDER
CSM STEVEN L. RYAN
BATTALION COMMAND
SERGEANT MAJOR

6. Services We Provide
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7. Tactical Communication
Our battalion provides reliable voice and data on secure networks
in deployed or mission environments.
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8. SATCOM and Baseband
Capabilities
Satellite Communication (SATCOM):
High-bandwidth connectivity for
long-distance communication.
Baseband Systems: Equipment
supporting servers that use secure
networking.
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9. Benefits of Using Our Services
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10. Advanced Portable
Antenna Systems
● Our equipment is compact and is able to fit in
small areas.
● Rapid deployment of our systems allows us to
swiftly jump sites if we need to.
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11. Support Services
● On-site troubleshooting
● Trained and proficient teams that know the in and
outs of their equipment. Personnel can aid in both
software and hardware issues.
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12. Secure Networking
● Advanced encryption safeguards sensitive data.
● Secure internet protocol router (SIPR) capabilities
to send classified information.
● Non-Secure internet protocol router (NIPR) for less
restricted usage of our services.
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13. Equipment We Use
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14. Hawkeye III
● Rapid deployment for
Communication-On-The-Pause (COTP)
operations.
● Supports X, Ku, and Ka-band frequencies,
enabling adaptable use across missions.
● Durable in extreme environments (-32°C to
55°C operational range).
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15. Satellite Transportable
Terminal (STT)
● Compact and rugged design for field use.
● Supports high-bandwidth communications
critical for military command and logistics.
● Modular components for easy transportation and
setup
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16. Team Structure and Roles
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17. Our Organization
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18. Personnel
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19. Team Composition
● A team consists of 4 soldiers.
SATCOM Operators (2 Soldiers):Responsible for setting up and managing antennas for
satellite communication.
● BASEBAND Operators (2 Soldiers): Handle the setup and configuration of routers and
switches for network connectivity.
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20. Diverse Roles
● Signal specialists operating various
communication systems.
● Technicians skilled in maintaining and
troubleshooting signal equipment
● Mechanically inclined personnel ensuring our
vehicles are running smoothly
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21. Ready to Deploy
● Teams are highly trained and prepared to execute
missions in any environment.
● Specialized groups available for immediate
deployment to meet mission needs
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22. Questions?
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23. Thank You!
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24. Sources
GCS Hawkeye IIITM Lite Mobile VSAT 1.2 m tri-band (n.d.-f).
https://www.l3harris.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/l3harris-hawkeye-iii-lite-spec-s
heet-139c-cs-tcom.pdf
Paving the way: Tactical communications across the indo-pacific. DVIDS. (n.d.).
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/454018/paving-way-tactical-communications-acr
oss-indo-pacific
Satellite Transportable Terminal - DataPath
https://datapath.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DataPath-STT-data-sheet-web
.pdf
U.S. Army 62nd Signal Battalion Unit Crest (DUI). US Military Uniforms & Insignia
Manufacturer : The Salute Uniforms. (n.d.).
http://www.uniforms-4u.com/p-us-army-62-signal-battalion-unit-crest-14430.aspx
62d expeditionary signal battalion - enhanced. 62d Expeditionary Signal
Battalion :: 11th Corps Signal Brigade. (n.d.).
https://home.army.mil/cavazos/units-tenants/11th-signal-brigade/62d-esb
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