Information derived from the U.S. Army Center of Military History, current as of 21 July 2006
DUI Symbolism
Jungle green and silver gray are the colors traditionally used by Psychological Operations units. The sword represents military preparedness and has three combined cutting edges to denote teamwork and under-score the battalion’s numerical designation. The flashes are arced, simulating a circle, highlighting the importance of each army element’s role in total combat readiness. The sword and flashes together reflect the three sources and types of propaganda.
DUI Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 16 Nov 1995.
Constituted 20 April 1995 in the Regular Army as the 3d Psychological Operations Battalion
Activated 16 November 1995 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with personnel from the Psychological Operations Dissemination Battalion (Provisional) (organized 11 July 1990 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina)
Campaign Participation Credit
Southwest Asia
- Defense of Saudi Arabia
- Liberation and Defense of Kuwait
Decorations
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for SOUTHWEST ASIA 1990-1991