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30TH SUPPORT 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 as follows: Bendwise bevilled of two Gules and Azure, in chief a bezant charged with three mullets one and two Argent, with an antique sword overall Or, the tip surmounting the lower edge of the bezant. Attached above the device a scroll Celeste inscribed "VOLUNTARIS" in Gold letters. Attached below the device a scroll Celeste inscribed "ADIUVO LIBERTAS" in Gold letters.

Symbolism
The colors red, white, and blue represent the colors of the United States and the State of Tennessee. The lightning flash represents combat service support and the speed at which it performs its mission, while the sword indicates readiness and support to the soldiers. The bezant bears three white mullets as a reference to the State Flag of Tennessee and also signifies the three primary divisions of the State: East, Middle, and West Tennessee.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 7 May 2009.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per bend Gules and Azure, a lightning flash bendwise throughout Or; in chief a bezant charged with three mullets one and two Argent, overall an antique sword hilt to base palewise Proper, its tip surmounting the base of the bezant.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Tennessee Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Gules, upon a mount Vert a hickory tree Proper charged with three mullets one and two Argent.

Motto

VOLUNTARIS ADIUVO LIBERTAS (Volunteering to Support Freedom).

Symbolism

Shield

The colors red, white, and blue represent the colors of the United States and the State of Tennessee. The lightning flash represents combat service support and the speed at which it performs its mission, while the sword indicates readiness and support to the soldiers. The bezant bears three white mullets as a reference to the State Flag of Tennessee and also signifies the three primary divisions of the State: East, Middle, and West Tennessee.

Crest

The crest is that of the Tennessee Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 7 May 2009.





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