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37TH TRANSPORTATION GROUP
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a brick red vertical rectangle arched convexly at the top and bottom, divided in half horizontally edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden yellow border consisting of a black arrow issuing from base surmounted with seven golden yellow dashes, two, two, two and one, diminishing towards the point of arrow, all below a sunburst emitting four golden yellow rays. The overall dimension is 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in length.

Symbolism
Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Transportation Corps. The arrow symbolizes the corps being the "spearhead of logistics." The dashes on the black arrow suggest a roadway and the German autobahn, also the unit's long history supporting operations throughout Europe. It also alludes to the multi-faceted methods the 37th Transportation Group uses to support the war fighter. The sunburst denotes the center of command from which all strength is derived. The four rays signify the World War II campaigns in which the Group participated: Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, North Apennines and Po Valley.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 23 December 2005. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-880)




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a brick red annulet with a five-pointed brick red star throughout its center, conjoined at the top by two gold elevated wings, and crisscrossed behind the star beyond the rim of the annulet by four gold arrows, points up and parallel and the right pair going over the annulet between the inscription on the annulet "SEMPER ROTANS" in gold letters.

Symbolism
Brick red and golden yellow (gold) are the colors used for Transportation. The star and annulet, suggested by the star and cog-wheel of the Republic of Italy's coat of arms, refer to Italy where the unit served during World War II, the four arrows alluding to the Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, North Appennines, and Po Valley campaigns. The star also signifies the command aspects of the organization's mission, the arrow symbolizing the military operations. The crisscross arrangement of the arrows represents a strong support system and with the annulet, star and wing, relate to the Quartermaster Corps insignia and the unit's origin. The one annulet and wing also simulate the Transportation Corps insignia and sustain the motto of the organization.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 31 July 1969.





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