450th Civil Affairs Airborne

The 450th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne)
located in Maryland. The 450th has a number of openings
for Officers (O2-O4) and Enlisted Soldiers (E1-E7). The
450th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) is a part of U.S.
Army Special Operations Command providing direct support
to the 82d Airborne Division.

Officers and Prior Service Enlisted personnel of any
branch can gain Civil Affairs qualification after joining
the unit. All positions are on jump status. Preference is
given to Airborne qualified soldiers. Others must agree
to attend Airborne training. Soldiers assigned to CA units
perform a variety of challenging missions such as Humanitarian
Assistance, Dislocated Civilian Operations, Host Nation Support,
and Foreign Internal Assistance.

CA soldiers routinely act as a liaison with US embassies,
non-governmental organizations, and other international
organizations. Becoming a member of the 450th Civil Affairs
Battalion (Airborne) can provide many opportunities for active
duty training, military schools, and promotions.

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 16 July 1993.
A gold color metal and enamel device consisting of a shield
blazoned: Per pale and per chevron Argent and Purpure, a
sword palewise Or surmounted by a palm frond and a writing
quill saltirewise Proper. Attached below and on either side
of the shield a bipartite green scroll doubled and inscribed
"PEACE OR WAR" "CALM OR STORM" in gold. Purple and white are
the colors associated with Civil Affairs organizations.
The sword is adapted from the insignia of branch and stands
for readiness. The quill represents administrative responsibility
and effectiveness. Southwest Asia service in the 1991 action to
liberate and defend Kuwait is commemorated by the palm frond.
Gold stands for excellence; green reflects life, growth and safety.