305th Military Intelligence Battalion (United States)

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305th Military Intelligence Battalion
305 MI Bn COA.jpg
Coat of Arms
Active1950–1959
1990–present
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
BranchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Type Military Intelligence unit
Part of 111th Military Intelligence Brigade
Garrison/HQ Fort Huachuca, Arizona
Motto(s)Ad Arcana Tutanda - To Keep Official Secrets Safe
Commanders
Current
commander
LTC Gilbert Juarez [1]
Command Sergeant MajorCSM Edson Rodriguez
Insignia
Distinctive Unit Insignia 305th MI BN DUI.svg

The 305th Military Intelligence Battalion is part of the United States Army's 111th Military Intelligence Brigade located at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. It consists of three companies: A-Alpha Company, B-Bravo Company, and C-Charlie Company. The battalion's primary mission is to train Initial Entry Training soldiers for military occupational specialties 35F (All Source Intelligence Analyst). [2]

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History and lineage

Lineage

Campaign participation

World War II: Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe.

Coat of arms

Description

Shield: Azure a saltire Argent charged with pyrotechnic projectors of the first, overall a mullet of four points Tenné fimbriated of the second.

Crest: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure issuant from the battlements of a tower Proper a fleur-de-lis Or between two griffin heads respectant Gules beaked Or.

Motto: AD ARCANA TUTANDA (To Keep Official Secrets Safe).

Symbolism

Shield: Teal blue and white are the colors associated with the former Army Security Agency Battalion. The pyrotechnic projectors allude to the signal and reconnaissance missions of the unit. The four-pointed star refers to the four battle honors awarded for service in World War II and also symbolizes intelligence, reconnaissance, communications and signal, vital functions of the battalion. The color orange further alludes to its signal function. [5]

Crest: The tower symbolizes a strong defense and military preparedness. The griffins, personifying vigilance, stand prepared to meet all threats. Red denotes courage and zeal. The tower and fleur-de-lis commemorate the unit's World War II service in Northern Europe.

Background: The coat of arms was originally approved for the 305th Army Security Agency Battalion on 27 September 1957. It was redesignated for the 305th Military Intelligence Battalion and amended to add a crest on 5 October 1990.

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