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SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 82D AIRBORNE DIVISION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Per fess Argent (Silver Gray) and Celeste (Teal Blue), in chief a deployed parachute Or surmounted by a dagger, point up and a lightning bolt of the like, in saltire; in base a fleur-de-lis of the first. Attached below the shield a Black scroll inscribed "COURAGE, COMMITMENT" in Silver.

Symbolism
The parachute symbolizes the airborne mission of the Battalion and the Division. The lightning bolt suggests speed and shock capability of the Division. The dagger signifies the Division's strength and power. The fleur-de-lis represents the unit's activation and service in France during World War II.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 1 August 2006.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per fess Argent (Silver Gray) and Celeste (Teal Blue), in chief a deployed parachute Argent surmounted by a dagger Sable, point up and a lightning bolt Gules, in saltire; in base a fleur-de-lis of third.

Crest

From a wreath Argent and Celeste (Teal Blue), two wings conjoined in lure Or surmounted by four spears in pile Proper.

Motto

COURAGE COMMITMENT.

Symbolism

Shield

The parachute symbolizes the airborne mission of the Battalion and the Division. The lightning bolt suggests speed and shock capability of the Division. The dagger signifies the Division's strength and power. The fleur-de-lis represents the unit's activation and service in France during World War II.

Crest

The four spears allude to the unit's campaign participation: Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Rhineland, and Central Europe, during World War II. The wings denote the multifunctional nature of the Battalion, highlighting the unit's World War II Meritorious Unit Commendation.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 1 August 2006.





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