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White (truth), black (untruth), and gray (half truth) represent the three types of propaganda. The black cross between black arrows denotes the untruths aimed at U.S. forces. The white disc emanating arrows in all directions reflects the unit's ability to disseminate the truth utilizing all facets of psychological warfare. The lamp of knowledge symbolizes the use of information to influence the attitude and behavior of both friendly and enemy forces. | |||
The Coat of Arms was approved on 16 June 1996. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 353rd Psychological Operations Battalion on 16 February 1971, it was redesignated for the 12th Psychological Operations Battalion on 16 June 1996. | |||
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[[Literature]]: Image from http://www.milbadges.com/ | [[Literature]]: Image from http://www.milbadges.com/ | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category: Army heraldry]] | [[Category: Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category: Granted 1971]] | |||
[[Category: Granted 1996]] | |||