Unit history

Question 1

Who was the first 112th Commander?

Answer 1

Lt. Col Bobby Briant

Question 2

Who was the first SGM of the 112th?

Answer 2

SGM Phipps

Question 3

When was the 112th activated?

Answer 3

February 10th 1945

Question 4

When was the 112th deactivated?

Answer 4

December 12th 1945

Question 5

When was the 112th reactivated?

Answer 5

17 September 1986

Question 6

Who is the current 112th commander

Answer 6

Col. Ray

Question 7

Who is the current 112th SGM?

Answer 7

SGM Gutierrez

Question 8

What does SSD stand for?

Answer 8

SOCAFRICA SIGNAL DETACHMENT

Question 9

Describe the unit insignia for 112th and what it symbolizes.

Answer 9

Orange and white (silver) are the colors of the Signal Corps. The dagger, an established symbol of Special Operations organizations is black and white (silver) in reference to the Battalion’s covert and overt missions. It is winged to emphasize present day capabilities for speed of deployment by air. The black color enhances the motto which is translated “Penetrate the Shadows.” The lightning flashes reflect electronic technology. The motto is in Italian in reference to the unit’s first area of combat operations.

Question 10

Describe the coat of arms for 112th and what it symbolizes.

Answer 10

Orange and white are the colors of the Signal Corps. The pile represents the airborne route of attack, alluding to the unit’s service in World War II. The dagger, an established symbol of Special Operations organizations, is black and white in reference to the Battalion’s covert and overt missions and is winged to emphasis present day capabilities of rapid deployment by air. The motto is in Italian, in reference to the unit’s first areas of combat operations. The lightning flashes symbolize electronic technology. The black color of the wings refer to the motto which is translated “Penetrate the Shadows” (Special Operations” and bespeaks the unit’s ability to communicate continuously with deployed operational teams and command elements.