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March 09, 2011
Joint Force Headquarters (Army)
The mission of the Army's JFHQ is to provide command and control of all national guard units assigned to the state to provide trained, equipped and ready forces capable of mobilizing and deploying in support of their federal and state mission, and when required, conduct missions authorized by the national command authority and/or the governor.
261st Signal Brigade
The 261st Tactical Theatre Signal Brigade provides and manages communications and information systems. The brigade supports the command and control of the Active Army (during federal missions) and the Delaware Army National Guard (during state missions). The HQ company of the 261st is currently deployed in support of Operation: Iraqi Freedom. The brigade's home headquarters is located in Smyrna, DE.
31st Civil Support Team (WMD)
The 31st Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team maintains the capability to mitigate the consequences of any WMD/NBC event, whether natural or man-made. They are experts in WMD effects and NBC defense operations. The CST supports local and state authorities at domestic WMD/NBC incident sites by identifying agents and substances, assessing current and projected consequences, advising on response measures, and assisting with requests for additional military support.
72nd Troop Command (Brigade)
The 72nd Troop Command provides command, control, and supervision to various Delaware National Guard Units. The brigade provides manned, trained and equipped units capable of immediate expansion to war strength and available for service in time of war and national emergency or when appropriate to augment the active army. The 72nd Troop Command resources include (but not limited to) military police, engineer, transportation, aviation, and other support units.