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311TH SUPPORT BATTALION
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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: Gules, two palets Argent (Silver Gray) surmounted by an isosceles triangle counterchanged. Attached below the device, a Blue scroll inscribed "VELOX SUSCIPIO" in Silver.

Symbolism
Red represents power. The triangle symbolizes strength, stability, and the mission of the unit. Silver gray signifies the metal pewter, a metal alloy made up of multiple metals, alluding to the multiple units that composed the Battalion. The two pales denote military strength, combined with the triangle illustrates "311," the unit's numerical designation. The motto translates to "Fast Support With Purpose And Direction."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 3 October 2007.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, two palets Argent (Silver Gray) surmounted by an isosceles triangle counterchanged.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Missouri Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Gules, a grizzly bear rampant Proper.

Motto

VELOX SUSCIPIO (Fast Support With Purpose And Direction).

Symbolism

Shield

Red represents power. The triangle symbolizes strength, stability, and the mission of the unit. Silver gray signifies the metal pewter, a metal alloy made up of multiple metals, alluding to the multiple units that composed the Battalion. The two pales denote military strength, combined with the triangle illustrates "311," the unit's numerical designation.

Crest

The crest is that of the Missouri Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 3 October 2007.





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