1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion (BSTB)
On order, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion (BSTB) deploys to a specified theater of operations, and integrates / executes the intelligence, M/CM/S, and C2 functions, in order to enable 1st BCT (UA) full spectrum operations. The Brigade Troops Battalion includes the UA staff, a military police (MP) platoon, a signal company, an intelligence company, an engineer company, and a fire support coordination cell.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 2 November 2004. It is a Gold color metal and enamel device consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Argent, a leaping stylized bobcat Proper, on a chief Gules three lightning flashes conjoined tip to tip to form an equilateral triangle Or. Attached below a bipartite teal blue motto scroll inscribed "WARRIORS FIRST EXPERT ALWAYS!" in Gold letters.
The coat of arms was approved on 2 November 2004. The springing bobcat refers to the fierce professionalism of Special Troops, their speed and formidable skills in the field. The three lightning flashes symbolize conduct of combat operations in support of mobile, combined arms offensive and defensive operations and worldwide security operations; also capability to deploy to any contingency area by air, sea or land.
