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242D ORDNANCE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A device of gold color metal and enamel 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a light blue gauntlet grasping a horizontal gold double-end wrench, the gauntlet between and the wrench crossing below the points of two crimson lightning flashes supporting between their points above the gauntlet a gold cogwheel, enclosed at bottom and sides by a gold calipers with points touching either side to the cogwheel and bearing on its arms the motto "FAST, TOUGH, EFFICIENT" in crimson letters.

Symbolism
The calipers and wrench symbolize the unit's former maintenance function and the cogwheel above expresses their determination to keep the wheels turning. The gauntlet and lightning flashes symbolize toughness and speed of performance.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia originally approved for the 242d Maintenance Battalion on 2 January 1968. It was redesignated effective 16 June 2005 for the 242d Ordnance Battalion with the description and symbolism updated.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules (Crimson), a caliper hinge to base measuring a cogwheel in chief Or, pierced of the field, enclosing a dexter gauntlet Celeste (Light Blue), detailed Azure, edged of the second grasping an open end wrench fesswise surmounting the caliper of the like, issuant from base two lightning flashes in pile reversed of the first edged Yellow striking the wrench.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Gules (Crimson), a stylized mountain range Argent garnished Silver Gray superimposed by a fire bomb Sable enflamed Proper bearing a heraldic fountain fimbriated of the third between two fleurs-de-lis Gules.

Motto

FAST, TOUGH, EFFICIENT.

Symbolism

Shield

The caliper and wrench symbolize the unit's former maintenance function and the cogwheel above expresses their determination to keep the wheels turning. The gauntlet and lightning flashes symbolize toughness and speed of performance.

Crest

The stylized mountain range symbolizes the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, the location of the battalion. The firebomb suggests the unit's mission. The heraldic fountain alludes to the Rhine River, where the unit was engaged in combat action. The two fleurs-de-lis denote the campaigns in Normandy and Northern France.

Background
The coat of arms was approved effective 16 June 2005.





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