| 词条 | 7th Communication Battalion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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|unit_name= 7th Communication Battalion | image=7thcommbn.jpg | image_size = 225 |caption= 7th Comm's insignia |dates= *1 October 1957 – present |country= United States |allegiance= |branch= USMC |type= Communications |role= |size= |command_structure= III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group |current_commander= Lieutenant Colonel Michael T. Hlad|garrison= |ceremonial_chief= |colonel_of_the_regiment= |nickname= The Mighty 7th Communication Battalion |patron= |motto= |colors= |march= |mascot= Sun Devil |battles= Vietnam War Operation Desert Shield Operation Restore Hope |notable_commanders= |anniversaries= }} 7th Communication Battalion is a communications battalion in the United States Marine Corps. Mission7th Communication Battalion will establish, maintain, and defend communication networks and services simultaneously for Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) command elements (CE), Marine component headquarters, and/or a Combined/Joint Task Force headquarters (C/JTF HQ) in order to facilitate a commander's ability to command and control forces. HistoryThe 7th Communication Battalion was activated in 1957 at Camp Pendleton, California. Its first deployment of was to Taiwan in 1960, where they spent February–April stationed at Kaohsiung. The 7th was later relocated to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms.[1] The 7th participated in the Vietnam War from 1966–1969. They operated first from Da Nang (Hill 34) with elements operating at the Phu Bai Combat Base while assigned to the 1st Marine Division. While in Vietnam, members of the unit were assigned or attached to other USMC units. Wiremen from 7th Communication Battalion incurred particularly high casualties (see declassified log available via web search). Subsequently, they operated out of Da Nang. They were briefly reassigned to Okinawa in late 1969, before returning several months later to Vietnam, and serving there until 1972, except for a short break in late 1971 to early 1972.[1] The 7th Communications Battalion also participated in Operations Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind at the official conclusion of the Vietnam War in April 1975. After VietnamThe 7th were deployed to Thailand in May 1972, until 1973 as part of the 3rd Marine Amphibious Task Force. They participated in minesweeping off the North Vietnam coast in 1973,[1] before aiding in evacuations, and search and rescue in Southeast Asia in 1974–75. 1990s to presentThe battalion participated in support of Operation Desert Storm in Southwest Asia from December 1990 to April 1991. They also participated in Operation Desert Shield, at around the same time. They participated in Operation Sea Angel in Bangladesh in mid-1991, and also served in Somalia in 1992 and 1993.[1] Unit awardsA unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. The 7th Communication Battalion has been presented with the following awards:
See also{{portal|United States Marine Corps}}
References1. ^1 2 3 {{cite web|title=7th Communication Battalion > Lineage|url=http://www.iiimef.marines.mil/Units/III-MHG/Commands/7thCommBn/Lineage/|accessdate=24 January 2017}} External links
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