303D MANEUVER ENHANCEMENT BRIGADE
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
A shield-shaped embroidered item blazoned as follows:  Per bend sinister Or and Teal, a pale Gules, overall two stylized demi-Hawaiian spears in saltire Sable, points upward; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Black border.  The overall dimensions are 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in width.

Symbolism
Teal blue and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Branch Immaterial units.  The stylized crossed Hawaiian spears signify the influence of the Hawaiian culture on the unit and its location; also representing the cooperation and teamwork of the subordinate units, with their unique capabilities, during present and future operations and the warrior spirit.  The eight lightning bolts on the spear represent the eight islands of the State.  The red pale symbolizes unit strength and direction, alluding to the modular structural competencies which allows for the command and control of the following branches - Engineer, Military Police, Chemical, Signal, and a Brigade Support Battalion - that comprise the 303d Maneuver Enhancement Brigade.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 20 October 2010.   (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-1039)




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a stylized Hawaiian shield, vertically divided, teal blue, red and yellow, issuing from center base, a vertical stylized black Hawaiian spear, throughout, all encircled by a green maile branch on either side; surmounted and throughout the base of the device a black scroll inscribed "PAHU IMUA" in silver.

Symbolism
Teal blue and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Branch Immaterial units.  The red pale symbolizes unit strength and direction.  The stylized shield, spear and maile branches denote the Hawaiian culture and the home station of the Brigade.  The spear also illustrates the Brigade's responsibility to provide the necessary components and security forces to accomplish the mission and to enhance force mobility in maneuver warfare, reflecting the motto which translates to "Push Forward" - "Never Retreat and Always Push Forward." 

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 20 October 2010.





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