704th Military Intelligence Brigade
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The 704th Military Intelligence Brigade, a subordinate unit of the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, conducts synchronized full-spectrum signals intelligence, computer network
and information assurance
operations directly and through the National Security Agency
to satisfy national, joint, combined and Army information superiority requirements.
, MD; the 744th MI BN (ANWB) provides the U.S. Army the capability to defend itself from threats in Cyberspace
and expand network operation capabilities.
Computer network
A computer network, often simply referred to as a network, is a collection of hardware components and computers interconnected by communication channels that allow sharing of resources and information....
and information assurance
Information Assurance
Information assurance is the practice of managing risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data and the systems and processes used for those purposes...
operations directly and through the National Security Agency
National Security Agency
The National Security Agency/Central Security Service is a cryptologic intelligence agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for the collection and analysis of foreign communications and foreign signals intelligence, as well as protecting U.S...
to satisfy national, joint, combined and Army information superiority requirements.
- Headquarters and Headquarters CompanyHeadquarters and Headquarters CompanyIn United States Army units, a headquarters and headquarters company is a company sized military unit, found at the battalion level and higher. In identifying a specific headquarters unit, it is usually referred to by its abbreviation as an HHC...
- 741st Military Intelligence Battalion
- 742nd Military Intelligence Battalion (NW)
- 743rd Military Intelligence Battalion
- 744th Military Intelligence Battalion (ANWB) Army Network Warfare Battalion
- United States Army Technical Support Activity (USATSA)
741st MI Battalion
This Battalion stationed at Fort George G. Meade, MD, conducts signals intelligence and computer network operations to support Army decision makers and shape future intelligence capabilities. The unit is the program manager for the Army's National Systems Development Program and is the 704 MI Brigade's executive agent for operating the Fort Meade Global Language Center.742nd MI Battalion
Also at Fort Meade, the 742nd conducts contributory analysis and reporting through the Army Technical Control and Analysis Element, carries out information operations and supports satellite communications systems.743rd MI Battalion
Located at Fort Carson, CO, the 743rd provides technically qualified “space smart” Soldiers for exercises and in support of tactical commanders.744th Military Intelligence Battalion (ANWB)
Activated on 2 July 2008 at Fort George G. MeadeFort George G. Meade
Fort George G. Meade is a United States Army installation that includes the Defense Information School, the United States Army Field Band, and the headquarters of United States Cyber Command, the National Security Agency, and the Defense Courier Service...
, MD; the 744th MI BN (ANWB) provides the U.S. Army the capability to defend itself from threats in Cyberspace
Cyberspace
Cyberspace is the electronic medium of computer networks, in which online communication takes place.The term "cyberspace" was first used by the cyberpunk science fiction author William Gibson, though the concept was described somewhat earlier, for example in the Vernor Vinge short story "True...
and expand network operation capabilities.