As I assume the duties of my new position and reflect on my career, I realize full well that I have the Signal Regiment to thank for my success. I wouldn t be where I am today were it not for the outstanding soldiers, civilians and industry partners who comprise our Regiment. I ll be able to continue to support the Regiment. I know the Regiment will continue to support me and remain the true enabler behind the Army s transformation to attain the goals of Army Vision 2010 and beyond. The transformation of the Army is in full swing with information superiority, full-spectrum dominance and key enabling of the objective force.
Digitization is very much a part of the solution to achieving information superiority.
The Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program is providing the requisite infrastructure on installations to achieve seamless communications wherever units are deployed. I3MP links to the Defense Information Systems Network and is a vital element in the global information grid. These systems feature exponential increases in bandwidth, which is an imperative for information superiority and the rapid transport of large data sets across the battlefield. The recent spate of viruses and malicious attacks on commercial and government networks highlights the need for improved information-systems protection and security. I challenge each and every member of the Regiment to become educated on the topic of information assurance.