<< Combat Index home Combat Index Military Insignia US Army Insignia US Army Battalions 369 Adjutant General Battalion Unit Insignia Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure (dark blue), a torch Or enflamed Or and Gules, overall a globe Celeste gridlined Argent surmounted by a sword and quill in saltire of the like hilted Or. Attached below the shield a silver and red scroll inscribed "ARMY PRIDE" in silver letters. Symbolism: Dark blue and scarlet are the branch colors of the Adjutant General's Corps. The torch represents the training mission of the Battalion and the globe symbolizes the worldwide service of its graduates. The quill refers to the administrative responsibilities of the unit's mission and the sword represents the United States Army. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 9 December 1987. Coat of Arms Description: Shield: Azure (dark blue), a torch Or enflamed Or and Gules, overall a globe Celeste gridlined Argent surmounted by a sword and quill in saltire of the like hilted Or. Crest: On a wreath of the colors (Or and Azure (dark blue)), a mullet of the first surmounted on a torteau issuing from a mount and between two palmettos proper. Motto: ARMY PRIDE. Symbolism: Shield: Dark blue is the primary branch color of the Adjutant General's Corps. The torch represents the training mission of the Battalion and the globe symbolizes the world wide service of its graduates. The quill refers to the administrative responsibilities of the unit's mission and the sword represents the U.S. Army. Crest: The star symbolizes the unit's Meritorious Unit Commendation; the mount and palms allude to the Pacific and the unit's World War II area of service. The demi-torteau forms the illusion of the setting sun and represents victory over Japan in the Pacific. Palms are also a traditional symbol of victory. They are portrayed as "palmettos," the state tree of South Carolina, and reflect the unit's home location at Ft Jackson. Background: The coat of arms was approved on 9 December 1987.