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US ARMY PSYOP REGIMENT

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 US ARMY PSYOP REGIMENT

 

 On 18 November 1998, the United States Army activated the fourth Special Operations Regiment, that of the Psychological Operations Regiment.

 

On 19 November 1998 The US Army has established the Psychological Operations Branch (BOS) as a Corps Regiment and a new Crest with the Motto "Persuade Change Influence" developed.

 

 

 

 

 US Army PSYOP Regimental Colour

US Army PSYOP Regt Crest

 US PSYOP REGT DUI

   

 

 

 

Regimental Insignia:

 

A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18cm) in width overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Paly of three Argent (Silver Gray), Argent and Sable a wreath of laurel Proper and overall two lightning flash swords saltirewise superimposed by a chess knight Or. Attached below the shield is a green scroll inscribed "PERSUADE CHANGE INFLUENCE" in gold.

 

Regimental Coat of Arms:

 

The coat of arms appears on the breast of a displayed eagle on the regimental flag. The coat of arms is: Paly of three Argent (Silver Gray), Argent and Sable a wreath of laurel Proper and overall two lightning flash swords salterwise superimposed by a chess knight Or.

The crest is: From a wreath Argent and Argent (Silver Gray) a rolled parchment scroll Proper supported by a wing Sable.

The regimental flag has a bottle green background with silver gray fringe.

 

 

Symbolism of Regimental Insignia.

 

Silver gray, white and black represent the three types of Psychological Operations; white represents the overt processes, black is for the covert and gray for the hidden. The laurel wreath symbolizes honor and achievement. The center device is adapted from the Psychological Operations collar insignia. The chess knight represents the ability to act obliquely and influence all types of warfare. The lightning bolt swords denote speed and the ability to strike anywhere.

 

Colors:

 

Bottle green has traditionally been used as the primary color on the Psychological Operations flags and guidons. The secondary color is silver gray.

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