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422D 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 consisting of a pair of silver wings displayed superimposed by a black sword surmounted by a green sphere gridlined silver and overall a diagonally crossed white scroll and yellow lightning flash all enclosed in base by a tripartite purple scroll doubled and inscribed "ADVISE PROVIDE LEAD" in silver.

Symbolism
Purple and white/silver are the colors of the Civil Affairs Branch. The wings refer to the battalion's airborne tradition and its worldwide capability. The globe records the worldwide deployment mission to implement Civil Affairs activities, while the lightning flash is indicative of speed and responsiveness. The sword recalls the unit's participation in Special Operations Forces activities. The scroll represents the basic unit mission of Civil Affairs and refers to the goals emphasized in the motto. White denotes integrity, gold excellence.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 7 Jan 1998.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Purpure a sword Argent pommel Sable superimposed by a vol Argent bearing a sphere Vert gridlined of the third and overall a parchment scroll Proper and a lightning flash saltirewise Or.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalion's of the Army Reserve: From a wreath 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

ADVISE PROVIDE LEAD.

Symbolism

Shield

Purple and white are the colors of the Civil Affairs Branch. The wings refer to the battalion's airborne tradition and its worldwide capability. The globe records the worldwide deployment mission to implement Civil Affairs activities, while the lightning flash is indicative of speed and responsiveness. The sword recalls the unit's participation in Special Operations Forces activities. The scroll represents the basic unit mission of Civil Affairs and refers to the goals emphasized in the motto. White denotes integrity and gold excellence.

Crest

The crest is that of the U. S. Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was authorized on 7 Jan 1998.





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