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13TH PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver colored metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a green enameled triangle surmounted by a silver quill between two lightning flashes, overall in base a silver scroll bearing the inscription "Power of Persuasion" in green letters.

Symbolism
Dark green is the color used for Psychological Operations Units. The quill alludes to the written or printed word. The lightning flashes represent audio projections. Together they symbolize the mission of the unit to disseminate propaganda material to enemy troops from forward positions.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 11 Jan 1967.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Argent (gray) a pile reversed Vert between two lightning bolts in chevron issuant from base Gules, overall a quill palewise tip to base Argent.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Argent (Gray) and Vert the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

POWER OF PERSUASION.

Symbolism

Shield

Dark green and silver gray are the colors used for Psychological Operations units. The quill alludes to the written or printed word. The lightning flashes represent audio projections. Together they symbolize the mission of the unit to disseminate propaganda material to enemy troops from forward positions.

Crest

The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was originally authorized on 16 Aug 1996. It was amended to change the blazon on 20 Sep 1996.





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