The volcano symbolizes the area in the Pacific where the unit served. The black sphere charged with a white mullet alludes to the coat of arms of Captain Cook, who discovered New Caledonia, the island on which the unit was activated. The lightning flash refers to the mission of the unit and the orange color represents its former status as a signal company. The griffin, symbol of courage, strength, and vigilance, represents the intelligence mission of the battalion. The unit s origin as a signal company is recalled by the lightning flash sword blade, which also denotes speed of response and action.
Gold stands for excellence.
The distinctive unit insignia is the shield and motto of the coat of arms. Inactivated 19 April 1946 on Tinian. Redesignated 13 January 1948 as the 303d Signal Service Company , Army, and allotted to the Organized Reserves. Activated 23 January 1948 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reorganized and redesignated 5 September 1950 as the 303d Signal Radio Intelligence Company .