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303D INFORMATION OPERATIONS BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in width overall blazoned as follows:  Celeste, upon a base Sable an arch Argent, within the archway a mullet Or.  Attached below the device a Dark Blue tripartite scroll inscribed "LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE" in Silver.

Symbolism
Teal blue and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Branch Immaterial.  Light blue represents the joint operations of the Battalion.  The arch indicates the portal which the service members pass through to greater knowledge and adventure while in defense of our nation.  The star symbolizes the Army's support of the rule of law and its role in protection of the United States' interests, also alluding to the five pillars of Information Operations.  Each segment of the star denotes the facet of the unit's focus:  psychological operations, operation security, computer network operations, military deception and electronic warfare.  Gold signifies highest values and wisdom of our purpose.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 3 November 2010.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Celeste, upon a base Sable an arch Argent, within the archway a mullet Or.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve:  From a wreath Argent and Celeste (Bluebird), 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

LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE.

Symbolism

Shield

Teal blue and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Branch Immaterial.  Light blue represents the joint operations of the Battalion.  The arch indicates the portal which the service members pass through to greater knowledge and adventure while in defense of our nation.  The star symbolizes the Army's support of the rule of law and its role in protection of the United States' interests, also alluding to the five pillars of Information Operations.  Each segment of the star denotes the facet of the unit's focus:  psychological operations, operation security, computer network operations, military deception and electronic warfare.  Gold signifies highest values and wisdom of our purpose.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 3 November 2010.





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