Information derived from the U.S. Army Center of Military History, current as of 12 April 2007
DUI Symbolism
Purple and white are colors used for Civil Affairs. The organization’s three campaign awards for service in Korea are commemorated by the gold Korean Gate. The white scroll alludes to civil and military laws and the safeguarding of records. The globe refers to the unit’s capability to fulfill worldwide responsibilities in accomplishing its mission. Together with the red flash, which denotes keenness in providing guidance and swift courageous action, it signifies the unit’s successful performance of civil affairs and military government functions in support of combat and post-combat phases of military operations.
DUI Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 95th Civil Affairs Group on 27 March 1969. It was redesignated for the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade with the description and symbolism updated on 26 July 2006.
Constituted 25 August 1945 in the Army of the United States as the 95th Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Military Government Group, and activated at the Presidio of Monterey, California
Inactivated 30 June 1946 in Japan
Redesignated 7 September 1948 as the 95th Military Government Group
Activated 29 October 1948 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Inactivated 28 October 1951 in Korea
Allotted 9 December 1954 to the Regular Army
Activated 9 February 1955 at Camp Gordon, Georgia
Reorganized and redesignated 25 June 1959 as the 95th Civil Affairs Group
Inactivated 21 December 1974 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Redesignated 14 March 2006 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 95th Civil Affairs Brigade
Activated 16 March 2007 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Campaign Participation Credit
Korean War
- First UN Counteroffensive
- CCF Spring Offensive
- UN Summer-Fall Offensive
Decorations
None