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The saltire was suggested by the State Flag of Alabama and symbolizes support and confidence.  The annulet is symbolic of complete control.  The gold star represents authority while the black disc refers to prudence and wisdom.  Green and yellow are colors used for Military Police units.
The saltire was suggested by the State Flag of Alabama and symbolizes support and confidence.  The annulet is symbolic of complete control.  The gold star represents authority while the black disc refers to prudence and wisdom.  Green and yellow are colors used for Military Police units.


The Coat of Arms was approved on 20 September 1996. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 156th Military Police Battalion on 6 June 1975. It was redesignated effective 1 September 1981, for the 231st Military Police Battalion.  
The arms were approved on 20 September 1996. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 156th Military Police Battalion on 6 June 1975. It was redesignated effective 1 September 1981, for the 231st Military Police Battalion.  


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