194 Maintenance Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm)
in height overall consisting of a gold quill and
micrometer forming a saltire across a red disc within a
blue annulet, the pen of the quill and the handle of the
micrometer passing under the base portion of the annulet
bearing the inscription on the top "FORWARD"
and on the base "WITH SUPPORT" in gold
letters.
- Symbolism:
Crimson is the color used for Maintenance. The crossed
quill and micrometer simulate a brace and imply support;
the quill also symbolizes the command, administration
and supervisory aspects of the organization's mission,
while the micrometer alludes to its precision and
technology. The annulet further suggests a wheel and
refers to mobility and a continual round of services.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 26 Jul 1967.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Gules (Crimson), an annulet Azure fimbriated and
interlaced by a quill and micrometer Or. Crest: From a
wreath Or and Gules (Crimson) three stylized rays of the
first surmounted by a fountain above two kris
saltirewise Sable. Motto: FORWARD WITH SUPPORT.
- Symbolism:
Shield: Crimson is the color traditionally used for
Maintenance. The crossed quill and micrometer simulate a
brace and imply support; the quill also symbolizes the
command, administration and supervisory aspects of the
organization's mission, while the micrometer alludes to
its precision and technology. The annulet further
suggests a wheel and refers to mobility and a continual
round of services. Crest: The heraldic fountain is a
symbol of water. The rays are adapted from the
Philippine State arms. Combined with the Indonesian
designs, they allude to the islands of the Philippines,
New Guinea and the surrounding area, where the unit
served during World War II. The two kris commemorate New
Guinea and Leyte. The sun rays honor the Presidential
Unit Citation.
- Background: The
coat of arms was authorized on 2 Dec 1998.
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