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375TH SUPPORT BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a scarlet saltire surmounted by a heraldic fountain with a blue fleur-de-lis between the upper arms of the saltire, all above a brick red scroll terminating beneath the upper arms of the saltire and inscribed "STRENGTH WITH MOBILITY" in gold letters.

Symbolism
The battalion's Transportation Corps lineage is represented by the colors brick red and golden yellow. The saltire connotes roadway intersections and motor transportation; the fountain is a heraldic symbol for water, placed on the saltire, it alludes to waterways, shipping, and ports; and together they refer to the lineage of the organization. A saltire also implies strength and alludes to the unit's motto. The fleur-de-lis refers to France where the organization participated in the Northern France campaign, World War II. Scarlet, the color of the decoration, along with the above, represents the award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation streamer inscribed "EUROPEAN THEATER."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 375th Transportation Group on 4 May 1976. It was redesignated effective 17 September 2006, for the 375th Support Battalion.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Or (Golden Yellow), a saltire couped Gules surmounted by a fountain inverted, in chief a fleur-de-lis Azure; all within a bordure of the second (Brick Red).

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Or (Golden Yellow) and Gules, the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

STRENGTH WITH MOBILITY.

Symbolism

Shield

The battalion's Transportation Corps lineage is represented by the colors brick red and golden yellow. The saltire connotes roadway intersections and motor transportation; the fountain is a heraldic symbol for water, placed on the saltire, it alludes to waterways, shipping, and ports; and together they refer to the lineage of the organization. A saltire also implies strength and alludes to the unit's motto. The fleur-de-lis refers to France where the organization participated in the Northern France campaign, World War II. Scarlet, the color of the decoration, along with the above, represents the award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation streamer inscribed "EUROPEAN THEATER."

Crest

The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved effective 17 September 2006.





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