247TH FIELD ARTILLERY MISSILE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per bend arched Azure and Gules, in chief four mullets in the form of the Southern Cross and in base an artillery missile all Argent. Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed "FAC NUNC" in Blue letters.
The four white (silver) stars on the blue field, taken from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the Americal Division, represent the Battalion's World War II battle honors awarded for service with that Division in the Pacific area. The arched line dividing the shield represents a guided missile's trajectory. Red is used for Artillery. The motto translates to "Do It Now."
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 30 November 1953.
Coat of Arms
Shield
Per bend arched Azure and Gules, in chief four mullets in the form of the Southern Cross and in base an artillery missile all Argent.
Crest
None.
Motto
FAC NUNC (Do It Now).
Shield
The four white (silver) stars on the blue field, taken from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the Americal Division, represent the Battalion's World War II battle honors awarded for service with that Division in the Pacific area. The arched line dividing the shield represents a guided missile's trajectory. Red is used for Artillery.
Crest
None.
The coat of arms was approved on 30 November 1953.