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105TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per fess enhanced indented Sable and Vert, three mullets fesswise, in base a scale superimposed by a fasces and an early American pistol saltirewise Or; a chief embattled of the like. Attached below the shield a Black scroll doubled and inscribed "READY WHEN CALLED" in Gold.

Symbolism
Green and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with the Military Police Corps. Black alludes to determination, power and protection. The green peaks recall the mountainous terrain around Asheville, North Carolina, the headquarters location of the unit. The peaks also highlight the seven values of the U.S. Army: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. The scale, pistol and fasces are adapted from the Military Police regimental coat of arms. The fasces has been the symbol of authority throughout the ages. The scale represents justice and fairness. The pistol, Harper's Ferry armory issue, is the traditional Military Police symbol and underscores the Military Police Corps mission to uphold the law and keep the order. The three stars and embattlements refer to the three words on the Military Police regimental insignia: Assist, Protect and Defend. The embattlements represent strength and defense.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved effective 1 September 2003.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per fess enhanced indented Sable and Vert, three mullets fesswise, in base a scale superimposed by a fasces and an early American pistol saltirewise Or; a chief embattled of the like.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the North Carolina Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Sable, a hornets' nest hanging from a bough beset with 13 hornets all Proper.

Motto

READY WHEN CALLED.

Symbolism

Shield

Green and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with the Military Police Corps. Black alludes to determination, power and protection. The green peaks recall the mountainous terrain around Asheville, North Carolina, the headquarters location of the unit. The peaks also highlight the seven values of the U.S. Army: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. The scale, pistol and fasces are adapted from the Military Police regimental coat of arms. The fasces has been the symbol of authority throughout the ages. The scale represents justice and fairness. The pistol, Harper's Ferry armory issue, is the traditional Military Police symbol and underscores the Military Police Corps mission to uphold the law and keep order. The three stars and embattlements refer to the three words on the Military Police regimental insignia: Assist, Protect and Defend. The embattlements represent strength and defense.

Crest

The crest is that of the North Carolina Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved effective 1 September 2003.





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