A silver color and epoxy metal device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height consisting of a lower black background, displaying a vertically placed Sgien Dubh knife Proper, point up, the handle bearing three silver rivets, two yellow lightning bolts radiating from the blade tip, ending at the top, to the left of the knife a brown shofar and to the right of the knife, a torch, brown base, bearing two silver clasps, enflamed red. Attached below is a green scroll inscribed DECISIVE INFLUENCE in silver.
Jungle green is the color traditionally associated with Psychological Operations units. The Sgien Dubh knife, known as the Scottish hidden knife signifies the Groups readiness in time of war. The three rivets on the knife handle indicate the 1st, 5th and 9th Battalions within the Group. The lightning bolts suggest the swift transmission of ideas and information. The shofar, an ancient musical instrument made of a rams horn, denotes the broadcasting capabilities of the unit. The enflamed torch conveys enlightenment. The colors of the insignia, green, silver, white, black and red, combines to represent the colors of the tartan swath of the Psychological Operations Regiment which demonstrates the service members dedication to their profession.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved 14 April 2015.