14TH AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a silver ring containing a red and blue disc horizontally divided by a nebuly partition line, the ring emerging from a blue triangle, apex in base and radiating therefrom three silver flashes, the center flash extending to the top inner rim of the disc and above the ring encircling the upper half a blue arc inscribed "VERSATILITY" in silver letters.

Symbolism
The readiness of the organization, the 14th Aviation, to furnish troop and cargo lift support in forward combat areas is represented by the nebuly divided red and blue disc.  The ring alludes to the reconnoitering and observation functions.  The triangle, simulating an arrowhead, and the radiant flashes refer to the heliborne combat assault role of the airmobile companies of the former unit, the 14th Aviation Battalion.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 14th Aviation Battalion on 12 august 1966.  It was redesignated for the 14th Aviation Regiment with the symbolism revised effective 17 November 1987.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, on a plate a roundel per fess nebuly of one Gules and of the first fimbriated Argent; on a chief Tenn a pile Azure bearing three flashes Argent conjoined in base.

Crest

On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, two bamboo spears saltirewise Proper, heads Argent, surmounted by a cross patte Or, charged with a torteau all superimposed on a vol Or above a palm frond Proper.

Motto

VERSATILITY.

Symbolism

Shield

Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally associated with Aviation units.  The readiness of the 14th Aviation to furnish troop and cargo lift support in forward combat areas is represented by the nebuly divided red and blue disc.  The white ring alludes to the reconnoitering and observation functions.  The blue pile in chief, simulating an arrowhead, and the radiant flashes refer to the heliborne combat assault role of the unit.

Crest

The bamboo spears symbolize combat service in Vietnam and the unit's two Valorous Unit Awards.  The cross refers to the unit's Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry awards.  The palm is representative of honor and achievement.  The golden wings emphasize the unit's theater of operations, capabilities and quick strike tactics.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 14th Aviation Regiment on 23 February 1988.  It was amended to add a crest on 2 September 1988.





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