310th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Oriental blue is the primary color associated with the Military Intelligence Corps. Black and silver symbolize overt and covert operations and the organization's around-the-clock vigilance. The organization's Griffin embodies alertness; it is black, recalling determination and stealth. The unit's collection and exploitation mission is highlighted by the cramps or hooks. The hooks simulate flashes, representing speed and combat electronic warfare while alluding to the ability to catch and hold. Attached around the base is a black scroll doubled and inscribed "ARRECTIS AURIBUS, "Latin for the unit's motto.

Tracing its lineage directly from the U.S. Army Technical Services Detachment (USATSD), the 310th MI Battalion's lineage and honors originate with Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 310th Communications Reconnaissance Battalion.

On 12 April 1976, the USATSD redesignated as the U.S. Army Operational Security Group (OSG).

Reformed on 2 May 1977 as the 91st MI Battalion (Provisional), the Battalion received the U.S. Army Security Detachment Region I assets from the Signal Security Activity, Vint Hill Farms Station, Virginia. This enabled the Battalion to provide intelligence support covering the entire intelligence spectrum.

On 1 January 1978, the Battalion's designation changed to the Counterintelligence and Signal Security Support Battalion. Then on 1 October 1984, the Battalion redesignated as the MI Battalion (Counterintelligence) East Coast (known as the "East Coast Battalion").

On 1 October 1986, after four more realignment phases, the Battalion redesignated as the MI Battalion (Counterintelligence) (Technical). Under the new alignment, all previously assigned subordinate MI Detachments and Resident Offices were assigned to MI Battalion (Counterintelligence) (Security) [currently the 308th MI Battalion]. On 24 May 1991, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment formally activated and in July 1991 consolidated into Headquarters and Headquarters Company. On 25 May 1992, the Army reassigned the Pentagon Counterintelligence Force [now a company] to the Battalion.

Redesignated as the Counterintelligence (Counterespionage) Battalion in the spring of 1993, the Battalion developed a multidiscipline approach to CI investigations, shifting away from single-discipline technical services to comprehensive counterespionage investigations. As part of this reorganization, the Battalion integrated several detachments into the Technical Support Detachment (TSD). TSD redesignated as the Technical Operations Company on 6 June 1994 and again redesignated as B Company on 1 October 1994.

On 16 October 1995, the Battalion shifted from a table of distribution and allowances (TDA) to an modified table of organization and equipment (MTOE) unit and redesignated as the 310th MI Battalion (Provisional).

The Battalion officially redesignated as the 310th MI Battalion on 1 July 1996 and unfurled its colors on Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, at the 902d MI Group change of command ceremony.

In early 1999, the Battalion transferred its Resident Offices to the 308th MI Battalion; the 310th Battalion received several elements from the inactivating 716th MI Battalion. These were the Army Counterintelligence Center, the Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Office, and the Investigative Records Repository.

ALWAYS ON THE ALERT!