Special Troops Battalion, 2 Brigade, 3 Infantry Division
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Sable, a griffin’s head erased Or garnished of the first above a lightning flash Tenné and a sword point up of the second in saltire; a bordure bendy-sinister of seven Azure and Argent. Attached below the shield a Black scroll inscribed “WE FIGHT AS ONE” in Gold letters.
Symbolism
The griffin, a heraldic beast, symbolizes vigilance and strength. Black and white signifies night and day, around the clock combat readiness. The orange lightning flash refers to the Signal Corps connection and the tactical information networks and systems support of the unit. The sword is adapted from the Military Intelligence branch insignia and refers to intelligence collection, analysis and electronic warfare support. They are crossed to highlight cooperation and teamwork in support of the Brigade Unit of Action mission. The blue and white border represents the 3rd Infantry Division and the unit’s association with them.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 13 December 2004.
Coat Of Arms
Blazon
Shield
Sable, a griffin’s head erased Or garnished of the first above a lightning flash Tenné and a sword point up of the second in saltire; a bordure bendy-sinister of seven Azure and Argent.
Crest
None
Motto
WE FIGHT AS ONE.
Symbolism
Shield
The griffin, a heraldic beast, symbolizes vigilance and strength. Black and white signifies night and day, around the clock combat readiness. The orange lightning flash refers to the Signal Corps connection and the tactical information networks and systems support of the unit. The sword is adapted from the Military Intelligence branch insignia and refers to intelligence collection, analysis and electronic warfare support. They are crossed to highlight cooperation and teamwork in support of the Brigade Unit of Action mission. The blue and white border represents the 3rd Infantry Division and the unit’s association with them.
Crest
None.
Background
The coat of arms was approved on 13 December 2004.