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Silver gray and oriental blue are the colors used for Military Intelligence units. The divisions of the shield are symbolic of weather and terrain with the scarlet sword representing the enemy. The unit's deployment overseas is symbolized by the wavy blue section and the black area in base refers to the steep, mountainous terrain of Korea where several elements served during the Korean War. The lightning flash overall signifies the seeking, gathering and dissemination of information relative to the areas of weather, terrain and the enemy and further denotes the constant vigilance which is inherent in the mission of Military Intelligence. | Silver gray and oriental blue are the colors used for Military Intelligence units. The divisions of the shield are symbolic of weather and terrain with the scarlet sword representing the enemy. The unit's deployment overseas is symbolized by the wavy blue section and the black area in base refers to the steep, mountainous terrain of Korea where several elements served during the Korean War. The lightning flash overall signifies the seeking, gathering and dissemination of information relative to the areas of weather, terrain and the enemy and further denotes the constant vigilance which is inherent in the mission of Military Intelligence. | ||
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Revision as of 12:51, 13 February 2024
102ND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BATTALION, US ARMY
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(Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Per fess dancetty Azure (Oriental Blue) and Sable, a chief invected Argent (Silver Gray), and overall a sword bend-sinisterwise point to base Gules surmounted by a lightning flash issuant from dexter chief bendwise overall Or.
Crest: None.
Motto: KNOWLEDGE FOR BATTLE.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per fess dancetty Azure (Oriental Blue) and Sable, a chief invected Argent (Silver Gray), and overall a sword bend-sinisterwise point to base Gules surmounted by a lightning flash issuant from dexter chief bendwise overall Or. Attached below the shield is a Gold scroll inscribed "KNOWLEDGE FOR BATTLE" in Blue letters.
Origin/meaning
Silver gray and oriental blue are the colors used for Military Intelligence units. The divisions of the shield are symbolic of weather and terrain with the scarlet sword representing the enemy. The unit's deployment overseas is symbolized by the wavy blue section and the black area in base refers to the steep, mountainous terrain of Korea where several elements served during the Korean War. The lightning flash overall signifies the seeking, gathering and dissemination of information relative to the areas of weather, terrain and the enemy and further denotes the constant vigilance which is inherent in the mission of Military Intelligence.
Literature: Image from Olompvo on Pinterest. DUI from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army
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