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402D CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield blazoned: Quarterly Purpure and Argent, a torch of the Second enflamed Or and a sword point downward saltirewise Sable, an inescutcheon of the Third. Attached below the shield a Black scroll doubled and inscribed "PROVIDE ORDER" in Silver.

Symbolism
Purple and white are the colors traditionally associated with Civil Affairs organizations. Gold is emblematic of honor and achievement; the color black underscores strength and determination. The sword and the torch are adapted from the Civil Affairs insignia of branch. The quartered shield represents the four missions of the unit - to conduct civil military cooperation, to reduce civilian interference in military operations, to identify and acquire host nation support, and to advise the commander on legal/moral considerations. The small gold shield at center symbolizes protection for civilian s in the transition.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 15 Jan 1993.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Quarterly Purpure and Argent, a torch of the Second enflamed Or and a sword point downward saltirewise Sable, an inescutcheon of the Third.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Purpure, the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, Sculptor), stands on the Common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

PROVIDE ORDER.

Symbolism
Purple and white are the color traditionally associated with Civil Affairs organizations. Gold is emblematic of honor and achievement; the color black underscores strength and determination. The sword and the torch are adapted from the Civil Affairs insignia of branch. The quartered shield represents the four missions of the unit - to conduct civil military cooperation, to reduce civilian interference in military operations, to identify and acquire host nation support, and to advise the commander on legal/moral considerations. The small gold shield at center symbolizes protection for civilians in the transition.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 15 Jan 1993.





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