The Georgia Army National Guard has activated the 111th Electromagnetic Warfare Company, the first unit of its kind in the U.S. Army.
According to a National Guard press release, the activation ceremony was held at Fort Gillem Enclave on June 7. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Luke Gurley, commander of the 221st Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion named Capt. Caleb Rogers commander of the new unit.
The 111th is part of the 221st Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion and includes more than 80 soldiers divided into four platoons.
The company’s mission is to conduct electromagnetic warfare, which includes jamming devices, intercepting signals, launching cyber attacks, and countering remote-controlled drones. The company’s tasks are organized into three categories: support, attack, and protect.
“This unit will be at the forefront of our capabilities in the electromagnetic spectrum,” Gurley said.
He emphasized that the activation aligns with the Army’s broader effort to modernize for high-tech warfare. Gurley also noted that additional National Guard units are expected to establish similar electromagnetic warfare companies in the future.
Meanwhile, Rogers acknowledged the unique challenges and opportunities of leading the newly formed unit. He said his responsibilities include working with military schools and partner units as the Army refines the training framework.
“No Soldier in the 111th ended up here through recruiting,” Rogers said. “They knew what they wanted when they came to the 111th. They knew that they wanted to rebuild Army EW.”
The company will conduct its first training exercise in August at Chattahoochee National Forest. The exercise will focus on electromagnetic support and locating both static and moving targets, including helicopters from the 78th Aviation Troop Command.
