Information derived from the U.S. Army Center of Military History, current as of 21 July 2006
DUI Symbolism
The color white stands for purity and truth, the first and preferred type of propaganda utilized by the Battalion; the colors gray and black are for the second and third types. The roll of parchment prefers to the unit’s ability to produce and disseminate written propaganda. The lightning flash is for its ability in the radio broadcast field. The Greek symbol for “PSI” refers to the psychological mission of the organization. In addition, the symbol alludes to the Battalion’s numerical designation by its similarity to the figure “I”.
DUI Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 15 Jun 1967.
Organized 8 November 1950 in the Regular Army at Fort Riley, Kansas, as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Radio Broadcasting and Leaflet Group
Reorganized and redesignated 1 September 1951 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Radio Broadcasting and Leaflet Group, 8239th Army Unit
Consolidated 21 February 1955 with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Radio Broadcasting and Leaflet Battalion (constituted 30 November 1954 in the Regular Army) and consolidated unit designated as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Radio Broadcasting and Leaflet Battalion; concurrently reorganized at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Reorganized and redesignated 24 June 1960 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Psychological Warfare Battalion
Reorganized and redesignated 20 December 1965 as the 1st Psychological Operations Battalion
Reorganized and redesignated 16 March 1990 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Psychological Operations Battalion
Reorganized and redesignated 16 November 1995 as Headquarters, Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Psychological Operations Battalion (organic elements concurrently constituted and activated with personnel from provisional units)
Campaign Participation Credit
Armed Forces Expeditions
- Grenada
- Panama
Decorations
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for KOREA 1951-1953
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for KOREA 1951-1952