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336TH TRANSPORTATION GROUP
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a shield-shaped embroidered item blazoned as follows: Per bend Or and Azure, five stylized arrows in bend sinister Gules (Brick Red), in base thirteen (13) mullets in bend, seven and six, Argent; all with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border. Overall dimensions are 2 11/16 inches (6.83 cm) in width and 3 1/8 inches (7.94 cm) in length.

Symbolism
The shield denotes guardianship, indicating the protection needed to accomplish each mission. Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Transportation units. The arrows allude to the tradition of the red ball express from World War II. Dark red symbolizes the blood shed of those that sacrificed their lives for the cause, mission and country, for which they fought. The stars represent the original 13 colonies of the United States.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 7 June 2007. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-928)




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 inch (2.54 cm) in height overall consisting of a six-pointed brick red star bearing a green disc within a gold circular band scissored between two blue flashes forming a horizontal wedge, points conjoined left; the lower one passing behind the band and behind two points of the star between the inscription on the upper portion of the band "UP FRONT" and on the lower portion "WHEN IT COUNTS" all in brick red letters.

Symbolism
Brick red and golden yellow (gold) are the colors used for Transportation. The band simulates a wheel, relates to the mobility of the unit and the organization's former trucking affiliation. The conjoined blue flashes, symbol of speedy accomplishment, simulate an arrowhead, symbolize a specific direction and also allude to the unit's motto. The star represents the command, control and supervision aspects of the unit's mission and refers to the six-pointed red stars on the flag of Chicago, the 336th Transportation Group's home area. The green disc refers to a traffic light "Go" signal.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 25 November 1969.





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