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377TH 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: Checky Argent and Azure (Oriental Blue) a sun in its splendor Or charged with a demi-griffin couped Gules grasping in dexter claws a sword Gules. Attached below the shield is a black scroll doubled and inscribed "ILLUMINATE THE TRUTH" in gold.

Symbolism
Oriental blue and silver gray are the colors traditionally used by Military Intelligence. The checky field, symbolizing a chessboard, refers to the unique skills of strategy necessary for the success of the mission. The sunburst alludes to the motto, the mission effort to gain data and information to serve the best national interest. The demi-griffin, mythological symbol of intelligence and valor, denotes the ideals and goals of the unit. Scarlet indicates courage and sacrifice, gold signifies excellence. Black denotes strength and resolve.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 18 Sep 1997.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Checky Argent and Azure (Oriental Blue), a sun in its splendor Or charged with a demi-griffin couped Gules grasping in dexter claws a sword Proper.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Argent and Azure (Oriental Blue), 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

ILLUMINATE THE TRUTH.

Symbolism

Shield

Oriental Blue is the primary color traditionally used by Military Intelligence. The checky field, symbolizing a chessboard, refers to the unique skills of strategy necessary for the success of the intelligence mission. The sunburst alludes to the motto, the mission effort to gain data and information to serve the best national interest. The demi-griffin, mythological symbol of intelligence and valor, denotes the ideals and goals of the unit. Scarlet indicates courage and sacrifice, gold signifies excellence.

Crest

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

Background
The coat of arms was authorized on 9 Oct 1997.





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