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Revision as of 16:52, 5 January 2021
201ST MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BATTALION, US ARMY
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 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Argent, between in chief a terrestrial globe Azure gridlined of the field and in base a helm Sable lined Gules upon a laurel wreath Proper, a sword and lightning flash saltirewise of the fourth.
Crest:
Motto: ACCURATE FAST ALL SOURCE.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) overall, consisting of a black helmet in profile with silver grills and details in front of a red diagonal sword with blade point at top left, and surmounted by a red diagonal flash its upper point at top right, all centered upon an oriental blue globe with silver gridlines encircled by a silver scroll inscribed “ACCURATE FAST ALL SOURCE” in black around the top and at bottom center, between the lower point of the flash and the pommel of the sword, a section of laurel tied at center, all green.
Origin/meaning
Oriental blue and silver gray (Argent) are the colors associated with the Military Intelligence Corps. The helm is adapted from the unit’s parent organization. The globe refers to the worldwide scope of the unit’s mission and alludes to the “all source” emphasis of the motto. The lightning flash and sword symbolize speed and accuracy of communications. The laurel wreath denotes achievement. Black stands for strength and stability.
The coat of arms was approved on 21 September 1993. It was amended to correct the symbolism on 24 November 1993. The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 30 April 1982. It was amended to revise the description and symbolism on 21 September 1993.
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