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436TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold colored metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in width overall consisting of a black wheel with gold spokes between and above the shafts of two gold hooks, their points facing outwards. Encircling and connecting the lower halves of the hooks, and forming two outward loops that curve under and over the hooks and terminating at their shanks, a red scroll bearing the inscription "MOBILITY FOR FLEXIBILITY" in gold letters.

Symbolism
Brick red and gold are the colors used for Transportation Battalions. The hooks used for hoisting and hauling and the wheel, a symbol of mobility, refer to the basic mission of the organization.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 28 June 1967.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, a truck wheel Sable spoked and fimbriated Or between two hoisting hooks palewise and endorsed of the last.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Or 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

MOBILITY FOR FLEXIBILITY.

Symbolism

Shield

Brick red and gold are the colors used for Transportation Battalions. The hooks used for hoisting and hauling and the wheel, a symbol of mobility, refer to the basic mission of the organization.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 18 October 1996.





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