Information derived from the U.S. Army Center of Military History, current as of 4 October 2018
DUI Symbolism
The colors white, gray and black refer to the gradations and types of propaganda utilized in the psychological operations mission of the Battalion. The triangle, symbolic of support, indicates the support operations. It is also the Pythagorean symbol from wisdom. The triangles each within the other allude to the mind which is considered the complex of man's faculties. The Unit's motto pertains to its significance. The gold billets indicative of leaflets, together with the flashes, refer to the production and disseminating of audio and visual propaganda. They also suggest the Organization's origin as a Loudspeaker and Leaflet Company. The Battalion's activation in the Canal Zone is depicted by the gold area of the disc narrowed by the red, indicative of the Isthmus of Panama as suggested by the historic Panama Canal Department shoulder sleeve insignia. In the symbolism of numbers, the numerical designation of the Battalion represents a triple synthesis here depicted by the three triangles.
DUI Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 14 May 1968.
Constituted 14 April 1952 in the Regular Army as the 9th Loudspeaker and Leaflet Company, Army
Activated 26 April 1952 at Fort Riley, Kansas
Reorganized and redesignated 27 May 1953 as the 9th Loudspeaker and Leaflet Company
Inactivated 25 September 1953 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Redesignated 22 March 1963 as the 9th Psychological Warfare Company
Activated 1 April 1963 in the Panama Canal Zone
Reorganized and redesignated 1 April 1967 as the 9th Psychological Operations Battalion
Inactivated 31 December 1974 in the Panama Canal Zone
Activated 15 April 1985 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Reorganized and redesignated 16 March 1990 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 9th Psychological Operations Battalion
Reorganized and redesignated 16 November 1995 as Headquarters, Headquarters and Service Company, 9th Psychological Operations Battalion (organic elements concurrently constituted and activated with personnel from provisional units)
Campaign Participation Credit
Southwest Asia
- Defense of Saudi Arabia
- Liberation and Defense of Kuwait
War on Terrorism
Iraq
- Liberation of Iraq
- Transition of Iraq
- Iraqi Governance
- National Resolution
Company A additionally entitled to:
Afghanistan
- Liberation of Afghanistan
- Consolidation I
Company B additionally entitled to:
Afghanistan
- Consolidation I
Decorations
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered SOUTHWEST ASIA 1990-1991
Company A additionally entitled to:
- Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered IRAQ 2007-2008
Company B additionally entitled to:
- Army Superior Unit Award, Streamer embroidered 1995-1996