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372D MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Sable, a quill and key bow and nib to base, saltirewise Or superimposed by a torch Proper, all debruised by a fess chequey Azure (Oriental Blue) and Argent. Attached below the shield is an oriental blue scroll inscribed "IN SEARCH OF TRUTH" in gold.

Symbolism
Oriental Blue is the primary color traditionally used by the Military Intelligence Branch. Gold alludes to the nickname of California, "The Golden State." The contrasting black and gold underscore night and day vigilance as well as covert and overt missions. The torch embodies leadership with its flames symbolizing the "gift of tongues," hence the linguistic capabilities of the battalion. The key refers to the mission of Military Intelligence organizations. The quill highlights the unit's role in transcribing and interpreting information. The checkered area, emblematic of a chessboard, represents military strategy.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 19 Aug 1998.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Sable, a quill and key bow and nib to base, saltirewise Or superimposed by a torch Proper, all debruised by a fess chequey Azure (Oriental Blue) and Argent.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Or and Sable, 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

IN SEARCH OF TRUTH.

Symbolism

Shield

Oriental Blue is the primary color traditionally used by the Military Intelligence Branch. Gold alludes to the nickname of California, "The Golden State." The contrasting black and gold underscore night and day vigilance as well as covert and overt missions. The torch embodies leadership with its flames symbolizing the "gift of tongues," hence the linguistic capabilities of the battalion. The key refers to the mission of Military Intelligence organizations. The quill highlights the unit's role in transcribing and interpreting information. The checkered area, emblematic of a chessboard, represents military strategy.

Crest

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

Background
The coat of arms was authorized on 19 Aug 1998.





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