9th Psychological Operations Battalion
The 9th Psychological Operations Battalion is a subordinate unit of the 4th Psychological Operations Group.
The 9th Psychological Operations Battalion (POB) is the Tactical Support Battalion for the 4th PSYOP Group.
Tactical PSYOP is that associated with "face-to- face" operations in support of maneuver units within the theater and is conducted by the Corps PSYOP Support Element (CPSE), Division PSYOP Support Element (DPSE), Brigade PSYOP Support Elements (BPSE) and by Tactical PSYOP Teams (TPTs). These elements enable tactical commanders to communicate directly with the enemy and foreign civilians.
Tactical PSYOP elements disseminate products normally developed by the regional battalions or by the Psychological Operation Task Force (POTF).
The 9th POB has worldwide responsibility for all tactical assets including loudspeakers, helicopters and vehicles.
The 9th POB was in its origins a Loudspeaker and Leaflet Company which activated in the Panama Canal Zone.
