Information derived from the U.S. Army Center of Military History, current as of 7 Oct 2020
DUI Symbolism
Purple and white are the colors traditionally used by Civil Affairs. The Torii gateway represents the Asian history of the unit. The sun against the bright blue sky expresses optimism, energy, and the rebirth of a nation. The globe stands for the Civil Affairs’ worldwide mission and the wings highlight the 97th being airborne. The sword point down signifies the primary mission of the unit to defend the peace during support and stabilization phases prior to, during, and after combat phases of military operations.
DUI Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 2 October 2006.
Constituted 25 August 1945 in the Army of the United States as the 97th Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Military Government Group, and activated at the Presidio of Monterey, California
Inactivated 25 January 1949 in Korea
Redesignated 8 November 1961 as the 97th Civil Affairs Group and allotted to the Regular Army
Activated 15 December 1961 on Okinawa
Inactivated 25 June 1969 on Okinawa
Redesignated 16 September 1992 as the 97th Civil Affairs Battalion
Activated 16 March 2007 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Campaign Participation Credit
War on Terrorism
Campaigns to be determined
Company D additionally entitled to:
- Afghanistan: Consolidation II
Decorations
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered WAR ON TERRORISM 2009-2010
Army Superior Unit Award, Streamer embroidered 2007
Company D additionally entitled to:
- Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered AFGHANISTAN OCT 2007-JUN 2008