656TH SUPPORT GROUP
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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 gold keystone surmounted by four gold pheons radiating crosswise from a square divided palewise white and black charged with a bezant. Across the bottom two stacked scarlet scrolls doubled and inscribed "PROSEQUOR" on the top and "CUM ELUVIES" on bottom, in gold.

Symbolism
Gold/buff and scarlet are the colors traditionally associated with support. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high achievement. The keystone symbolizes support and strength and underscores the location of the organization, Pennsylvania, the Keystone State. The square or box suggests general supply or logistical support with black and white referring to the night and day mission of the unit. The spear points, pointing to the principal directions on a compass, represent the following functions of the organization: to plan, direct, support and provide logistical/maintenance operations to all subordinate units within the Group's area of operations. The round shape, which alludes to ammunition, and the spear points underscore combat readiness and support to the Total Army. The motto translates to "Go With the Flow."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 30 April 2001.





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