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16TH ORDNANCE 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 consisting of a gold disc encircled by a red scroll folded back upon itself in base and inscribed 'WE TRAIN TO" on the left and "MAINTAIN" on the right in gold letters, overall a black bomb emitting gold flames to top and two lightning bolts, one on either side, arcing to base, all superimposed by a gold right hand gauntlet grasping an upright gold sword with a white blade.

Symbolism
Crimson (red) and yellow (gold) are the colors associated with the Ordnance Branch. The flaming bomb suggests the unit's mission. The two lightning bolts represent the unit's World War II combat action: the campaign streamer for Air Offensive, Japan and the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the Pacific Theater. The red color of the lightning bolts also refers to the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Rising Sun on the Japanese flag. The gauntlet grasping the sword symbolizes the unit's readiness and its determination to accomplish its military mission.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 13 Nov 1986.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Or, between two arced lightning bolts Gules a bomb Sable enflamed of the first garnished of the Second, superimposed by a gauntlet issuing from sinister base holding a sword palewise of the First with a blade Argent.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Gules a demi-annulet of the like fimbriated Argent superimposed by a Torii Sable entwined with a laurel branch bendwise of the First.

Motto

WE TRAIN TO MAINTAIN.

Symbolism

Shield

The flaming bomb suggests the unit's mission; the two lightning bolts represent the unit's World War II combat action: the campaign streamer for Air Offensive, Japan and the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the Pacific Theater. The lightning bolts are red in reference to the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Rising Sun on the Japanese flag. The gauntlet grasping the sword symbolizes the unit's readiness and its determination to accomplish its military mission.

Crest

The Torii, a gateway of a Shinto temple, represents the unit's area of operation and war service with Japan during World War II. The gold laurel branch symbolizes excellence and high achievement. The red demi-annulet honors the battalion's Meritorious Unit Commendation and alludes to the sun symbol of Japan and the Pacific Theater.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 21 Oct 1999.





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