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Brick Red and golden yellow are the Colours of the Transportation Corps, the former allocation of the Batttalion. The Fleur-de-lis and Tower symbolises service in Europe during World War II. The v-shaped Pile symbolises reactivation in Vietnam. The Wings indicates the role of special aircraft maintenance. The three barrulets in the Crest symbolises the three Meritorious Unit Commendations awarded to the Battalion. The Red Barrulets on a gold background alludes to the Flag of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) and the three unit decorations awarded by that Country. The nebuly roundel alludes to service in Vietnam as part of the 101st Airborne Division. The Laurel Wreath symbolises Excellence. | Brick Red and golden yellow are the Colours of the Transportation Corps, the former allocation of the Batttalion. The Fleur-de-lis and Tower symbolises service in Europe during World War II. The v-shaped Pile symbolises reactivation in Vietnam. The Wings indicates the role of special aircraft maintenance. The three barrulets in the Crest symbolises the three Meritorious Unit Commendations awarded to the Battalion. The Red Barrulets on a gold background alludes to the Flag of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) and the three unit decorations awarded by that Country. The nebuly roundel alludes to service in Vietnam as part of the 101st Airborne Division. The Laurel Wreath symbolises Excellence. | ||
The | The arms were originally approved for the 5th Transportation Battalion on 14 July 1969. It was redesignated for the 526th Support Battalion on 8 December 1993. The arms were amended to add a crest on 10 March 1999. | ||