451st Civil Affairs Battalion
The 451st Civil Affairs Bn. is recruiting Officers and Enlisted personnel. All personnel must become 38A MOSQ within one year of assignment, regardless of current MOS. The Battalion was activated in October of 2001 and is seeking all MOSQ personnel, Special Operations Qualified soldiers are encouraged to apply ( 18 series, Psyop, Intel, CA qualified ). If you would like to get in on the ground floor and build an outstanding unit, this is the opportunity for you. The unit requires hard work, dedication and the desire to succeed. It provides the finest Command, support and promotional opportunities in the Army Reserves.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 9 October 2001, consisting of a shield blazoned: Purpure, a chevron Argent between, in chief, a quill Or and a scroll of the second saltirewise and issuant from base a demi-globe Vert gridlined and fimbriated Argent; overall a sword throughout point up charged on the blade by a mullet Argent (Silver Gray). Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Purple scroll inscribed "PROMOTERS OF VICTORY" in Silver. Purple and white are the colors traditionally used by Civil Affairs units. The chevron symbolizes support highlighting the unit's mission. The scroll and quill signify the establishment of civil authority and justice. Gold refers to excellence. Green denotes life and safety. The demi-globe symbolizes the unit's worldwide mission. The star alludes to the present location of the unit, Texas, the Lone Star State.
