1ST PERSONNEL SERVICES BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a chevron Gules fimbriated Or between a branch of palm fesswise and a compass rose within an annulet Or. Attached below the shield a blue scroll inscribed "FIRST IN SOLDIER SUPPORT" in gold.
Dark blue and scarlet are the colors traditionally associated with Personnel Services units. The chevron represents support and alludes to the unit's motto. The compass rose symbolizes the battalion's capability and potential for service wherever required. The palm denotes victory and highlights the unit's campaigns in the Pacific and Southwest Asia.
The insignia was originally approved for the 1st Personnel Services Battalion on 7 April 1995 and a correction to the distinctive unit insignia was made on 1 May 1995.
Coat of Arms
Shield
Azure, a chevron Gules fimbriated Or between a branch of palm fesswise and a compass rose within an annulet Or.
Crest
From a wreath Or and Azure, a demi-sun in splendor superimposed by a lion passant Gules.
Motto
First in Soldier Support.
Dark blue and scarlet are the colors traditionally associated with Personnel Services units. The chevron represents support and alludes to the unit's motto. The compass rose symbolizes the battalion's capability and potential for service wherever required. The palm denotes victory and highlights the unit's campaigns in the Pacific and Southwest Asia. The red lion symbolizes the battalion's meritorious unit citation; the sun, which alludes to excellence, suggests the Pacific.
Authorized 1 May 1998.