1 Psychological Operations
Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel insignia 1 1/8 inches
(2.86cm) in height consisting of the Greek symbol "PSI",
gray charged with a gold lightning flash, in front of an
open white roll of parchment, all above a black scroll
inscribed "First With the Finest" all in gold
letters.
- 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".
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 15 Jun 1967.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Vert (Dark Green), a scroll bendwise Argent
transfixed by a lightning bolt bendwise sinister Or on a
canton Argent (Silver Gray) the Greek letter "PSI"
Sable. Crest: From a wreath Argent and Vert a bar wavy
Azure charged with a barrulet of the first, a taeguk
Proper fimbriated Or superimposed by a chess knight of
the first and overall a dagger of the fourth. Motto:
FIRST WITH THE FINEST.
- Symbolism:
Shield: Dark green and silver gray are colors
traditionally associated with Psychological Operations
organizations. The scroll refers to the unit’s
ability to produce and disseminate written propaganda.
The color white is indicative of purity and truth, the
first and preferred type of propaganda; the colors gray
and black represent the second and third types of
propaganda used by the unit when necessary. The
lightning flash reflects the battalion’s
information distribution functions via electronic media.
The Greek letter "PSI" suggests the word "psychological"
and is indicative of the unit’s mission. The
primary structure of the letter resembles the numeral "1"
and denotes the battalion’s designation. Crest: The
upright dagger suggests the battalion’s numerical
designation while highlighting the cutting edge of
psychological military operations and technology. Gold
is emblematic of honor and high achievement. The taeguk
is for Korean War service, while the wavy bars allude to
the Caribbean and Grenada. The chess knight embodies
power of movement and direction, symbolizing the
importance of intelligence in formulating military
strategy and countermeasure.
- Background: The
coat of arms was originally authorized on 2 Oct 1992. It
was amended to include a crest on 19 Mar 1997.
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