221st Military Intelligence Battalion The 221st Military Intelligence Battalion , based at the Gillem Enclave in Forest Park , Georgia , is a major battalion in the 560th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade ( United States ) in the Army National Guard Overview . The 221st Military Intelligence ( MI ) Battalion ( BN ) collects intelligence information in multiple intelligence disciplines to provide unit commanders intelligence for the battlefield and the focus of combat power . The organization also conducts intelligence production activities , ranging from intelligence preparation of the battlefield to situation development , SIGINT , HUMINT , and CI Support to Maneuver Commanders . The unit also has significant responsibilities in counterintelligence , human intelligence , force protection , and electronic warfare . The 221st MI BN stated vision for operations includes : ( 1 ) collecting and providing relevant intelligence , security and information operations for U . S . Army , joint and combined forces ; ( 2 ) leveraging national / theater / tactical equipment and capabilities of assigned personnel to provide relevant information reports to commanders at all echelons ; ( 3 ) exploiting leading edge technology ; and ( 4 ) meeting the challenge of today , tomorrow and the 21st Century . Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia . Distinctive Unit Insignia Description . A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1 / 8 inches ( 2 . 86 cm ) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned : Per bend Argent and Gules a chess knight Sable surmounted by a sword bendwise sinister hilt to base Or ; a bordure compony Azure ( Oriental Blue ) and Argent . Attached below the shield is a black and silver scroll inscribed " TRUTH THROUGH EXPLOITATION " in silver . Symbolism . The colors oriental blue and silver gray represent the Military Intelligence branch . The chess knight refers to the mission , which involves foresight and skillful planning . Its form , that of a horse , recalls the historic connection of Army Intelligence to Cavalry , which was the first organization to provide military intelligence services to the commander . The border alludes again to the chess - like strategic capabilities often important to the mission . The scarlet of the field recalls the flag of the battalion ' s home state , Georgia , and denotes courage . The sword indicates readiness and the will to fight . Together , scarlet , white and blue represent the United States . Black and gold signify respectively strength and excellence . Background . The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 13 Apr 1999 . Missions . The 221st MI BN has been involved in a number of missions since its inception . KFOR13 . In April 2010 , 221st MI BN mobilized and deployed 32 Soldiers as the KFOR 13 Analytical Control Element ( ACE ) in support of Multinational Division – East located at Camp Bondsteel . KFOR 14 . In December 2010 , 221st MI BN mobilized and deployed 32 Soldiers as the KFOR 14 Analytical Control Element ( ACE ) in support of Multinational Division – East located at Camp Bondsteel . KFOR 15 . In August 2011 , 221st MI BN mobilized and deployed Soldiers as the KFOR 15 Analytical Control Element ( ACE ) for a year long deployment in support of Multinational Division – East located at Camp Bondsteel . Afghanistan ( Operation Eduring Freedom ) . In January 2012 , 221st MI BN mobilized and deployed the Black Knight OEF Task Force overseas to provide signal intelligence and human intelligence gathering capabilities to allied ground commanders in Afghanistan . Subordinate Units . Alpha Company . Represents the Georgia National Guard ' s counter - intelligence agents , interrogators and linguists . Alpha Company was among the first Georgia Army National Guard units to deploy in February 2003 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom . Bravo Company . Represents the Georgia National Guard ' s counter - intelligence agents , interrogators and linguists . Bravo Company was among the first Georgia Army National Guard units to deploy in February 2003 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom .