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The 1 Information Operations Battalion (1 IO BN) is a United States Army unit specializing in information operations (IO). This battalion, stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland, is part of the U.S. Army's Information Operations Command. Its primary role is to conduct and enable information operations across the full spectrum of conflict to influence, disrupt, corrupt or usurp the decision-making of adversaries and protect friendly forces' information environment. The 1 IO BN operates within the broader context of Electronic Warfare (EW), Psychological Operations (PSYOP), Military Deception, and Computer Network Operations (CNO). The battalion is tasked with providing tactical and operational-level capabilities in support of joint and combined force commanders.