705th Military Police Battalion, US Army

705TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION, US ARMY

(Coat of Arms)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Vert, issuant from a tower Gules (Brick Red) fimbriated and mortared Or, a dexter cubit arm in armor, the hand in a gauntlet grasping an arrow and rifle saltirewise, all within a bordure of the last.
Crest: None.
Motto: VIGILANCE, HONOR, COURAGE.

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in width consisting of a gold dexter mailed fist rising from a red wall mortared gold and grasping a diagonally crossed gold arrow and rifle, all interlaced with and enclosed in base by a green tripartite scroll enclosed and inscribed in gold “VIGILANCE” on the left, “HONOR” at bottom and “COURAGE” on the right

Origin/meaning

Green and yellow are colors traditionally associated with the Military Police Corps. The Battalion’s historic association with Fort Leavenworth is recalled by the flintlock rifle and native Indian arrow. They are upheld by a mailed fist, symbolizing honor, courage and strength of purpose. The crenellated tower represents security and vigilance and sacrifice. The bordure signifies unity and constancy.

The arms were approved on 28 December 2005. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 9 October 1991.

Literature: Images and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.