324TH SUPPORT BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Buff issuing from one hub of a truck wheel in perspective, speed lines to sinister, a dexter arm in armor embowed, holding in the gauntlet three ears of wheat in pale, all Argent. Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed "PORTAMUS OMNIA SEMPER" in Red letters.

Symbolism
Buff is the primary color associated with both the Quartermaster Corps and Support units. The heritage of the unit's predecessor organization (48th Quartermaster Regiment [Truck]) is reflected by the spinning truck wheel, which suggests speedy transport of supplies. The flexed arm in armor symbolizes military preparedness, while the wheat, representing "the staff of life," is emblematic of support and resources. The motto translates to "We Carry Everything Any Time."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 48th Quartermaster Regiment (Truck) on 2 October 1942. It was redesignated for the 48th Quartermaster Battalion on 28 June 1944. It was rescinded on 9 March 1955. The insignia was reinstated and redesignated for the 324th Support Battalion on 15 April 1992.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Buff, issuing from the hub of a truck wheel in perspective, speed line to sinister, a dexter arm in armor embowed, holding in the gauntlet three ears of wheat in pale, all Argent.

Crest

On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Buff, a stylized ray Or within an annulet of bamboo Proper, overall a kris palewise Azure.

Motto

PORTAMUS OMNIA SEMPER (We Carry Everything Any Time).

Symbolism

Shield

Buff is the primary color associated with both the Quartermaster Corps and Support units. The heritage of the unit's predecessor organization (48th Quartermaster Regiment [Truck]) is reflected by the spinning truck wheel, which suggests speedy transport of supplies. The flexed arm in armor symbolizes military preparedness, while the wheat, representing "the staff of life," is emblematic of support and resources.

Crest

The kris, a traditional weapon from the Western Pacific, commemorates the Battalion's Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. Blue is emblematic of loyalty and devotion to duty. The annulet represents a wheel highlighting the unit's transportation heritage and history. It is formed of four sections of bamboo suggesting the Philippines and the unit's four campaign participation credits earned in World War II. The stylized sun ray is adapted from the Philippine Presidential flag and symbolizes freedom and noble ideals.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 48th Quartermaster Regiment (Truck) on 5 October 1942. It was redesignated for the 48th Quartermaster Battalion on 28 June 1944. It was rescinded on 9 March 1955. The insignia was reinstated and redesignated with symbolism revised for the 324th Support Battalion on 15 April 1992. It was amended to add a crest on 14 August 1992.





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