363D QUARTERMASTER BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in width  overall consisting of six radiating gold spears issuing from behind the apex of a red chevron surmounted at the base on either side by three gold spears and all enclosed by a continuous blue scroll of three folds, looped from the base on each side and arched at the center and inscribed SUPPORT FOR COMBAT in gold letters.

Symbolism
The chevron, a heraldic support symbol between the formations of spears, symbolizes the support capabilities and basic mission of the organization.  The gold spears further simulate rays and represent the guidance, planning and technical supervision over mission operations of the organization and subordinate units.  The spear points, three, six and three represent the numerical designation of the Battalion.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 363d General Support Group on 28 March 1972.  It was redesignated for the 363d Support Group on 11 July 1972.  The insignia was redesignated for the 363d Quartermaster Battalion with the description and symbolism updated effective 16 September 2000.




Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms

Blazon

Shield

Per chevron Celeste and Or (Buff), issuing from behind the chevron an arch of six spear points over the chevron three spear points to dexter and three spear points to sinister all Or, overall in base a petroleum droplet Sable fimbriated of the second.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve:  From a wreath Buff and Light Blue, 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

SUPPORT FOR COMBAT.

Symbolism

Shield

Buff and light blue are the colors associated with the Quartermaster Corps.  The spear points three, six and three represent the numerical designation of the Battalion.  The black petroleum droplet symbolizes the unit specializing in petroleum pipeline operations.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 24 December 2013.





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