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FACTSHEET | May 1, 2023

U.S. Army Cyber Protection Brigade

The U.S. Army Cyber Protection Brigade (CPB) -- the ”Hunter“ brigade -- hunts advanced adversaries to enable information advantage in multi-domain operations.

The CPB:

Is comprised of 1,300-plus specially trained and mission-focused Soldiers and civilians and has three subordinate battalions:

  • 1st Cyber Battalion -- the ”Legendary Defenders“ battalion
  • 2nd Cyber Battalion - the ”Phantoms“ battalion
  • 60th Signal Battalion (Offensive Cyber Operations) -- the ”Victory“ battalion
  • Is the Army’s premier cyber threat hunter
  • Operates, maintains and defends strategic cyber infrastructure
  • Is a cohesive team where people who fight and win are the greatest asset
  • Is a brigade of expert innovators who are uniquely trained and leverage superb intelligence and partnerships to drive cyberspace operations and impose cost on our nation’s enemies.

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