Cyber is no an official branch of the Army. How do you think it will do?

COL Randall C. — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:53:17 -0400

The Army Cyber Branch is official with an established standup of 1 SEP 14 (signed by SecArmy today). Don't have more info other than that right now (Army is still working a lot of the details).

update: Got a copy of the General Order - GO 2014-63.

Effective 1 September 2014, the United States Army Cyber Branch is established as a basic branch of the Army, pursuant to the authority of Section 3063(a)(13), Title 10, United States Code.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2014 3:00 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 15:00:22 -0400

That is great news Sir, with technology ever growing, it is going to be a very valuable asset.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2014 5:58 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 17:58:36 -0400

COL Randall C., thank you Sir for the update. I'm a FA53 currently in Phase I and complete the school in May 2015. I downloaded the packet and hope I can apply soon. It's good I'm here at Fort Gordon already.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2014 6:15 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:15:30 -0400

LTC Cudworth, is it a branch or a career field? Different for officers and NCO's obviously. There is a PAO Branch for enlisted, but for us...it's a career field. You keep your original branch colors so to speak.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Sep 16 at 2014 6:32 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:32:14 -0400

Sure, AFTER I retire!!!

Response by SSG Michael Hathaway made Sep 16 at 2014 6:48 PM

SSG Michael Hathaway — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:48:10 -0400

This is great news, thank you for the update Sir. I have been following the 25D MOS for a couple years now, having geared my post-secondary schooling towards the possibility of re-classing to 25D or 25B.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Sep 16 at 2014 6:49 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:49:18 -0400

Back in 2006 the AF shutdown it's Provisional AF Cyber Command (MAJCOM) and converted it to a Numbered Air Force under Air Force Space Command because of some issues involving flying stuff from one place to another when they weren't suppose to. Now we have Air Force Global Strike Command or Strategic Air Command (SAC) redux.

I love being a Cyber guy, but really wish there were more opportunities for technical growth at the SNCO level.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2014 7:48 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 19:48:02 -0400

I definitely need to look into this further. I've been bridging the line between Intel and Signal my whole career, and I'd love to branch out in a way that exploits that exact thing.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2014 11:16 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:16:25 -0400

I would consider it a victory, if the new branch could just make the enterprise help desk, actually helpful.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2014 4:57 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:57:03 -0400

MSG Robles and myself are the POCs for the Cyber Protection Brigade here on Gordon.. Below is the link for information for those interesting in joining our teams.

https://cpb.army.mil

Response by SFC Gary Fox made Sep 21 at 2014 8:34 AM

SFC Gary Fox — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 08:34:14 -0400

I think the branch insignia should be a laptop. LOL

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Sep 30 at 2014 1:08 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:08:25 -0400

The only thing I ask is this: Please, oh please, DO NOT create Skynet..... ;o)

Response by SSG Derek Scheller made May 14 at 2015 9:11 PM

SSG Derek Scheller — Thu, 14 May 2015 21:11:25 -0400

So I am reclassing to 25D in August and report to 2ABCT in January, I am looking forward to the experience. Does anyone know what the 25D job will be when assigned to the BCTs?