402 Civil Affairs Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches
(2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield
blazoned: Quarterly Purpure and Argent, a torch of the
Second enflamed Or and a sword point downward
saltirewise Sable, an inescutcheon of the Third.
Attached below the shield a Black scroll doubled and
inscribed "PROVIDE ORDER" in Silver.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are the colors traditionally associated
with Civil Affairs organizations. Gold is emblematic of
honor and achievement; the color black underscores
strength and determination. The sword and the torch are
adapted from the Civil Affairs insignia of branch. The
quartered shield represents the four missions of the
unit - to conduct civil military cooperation, to reduce
civilian interference in military operations, to
identify and acquire host nation support, and to advise
the commander on legal/moral considerations. The small
gold shield at center symbolizes protection for civilian
s in the transition.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 15 Jan 1993.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Quarterly Purpure and Argent, a torch of the
Second enflamed Or and a sword point downward
saltirewise Sable, an inescutcheon of the Third. Crest:
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the
Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors Argent and
Purpure, 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: PROVIDE ORDER.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are the color traditionally associated
with Civil Affairs organizations. Gold is emblematic of
honor and achievement; the color black underscores
strength and determination. The sword and the torch are
adapted from the Civil Affairs insignia of branch. The
quartered shield represents the four missions of the
unit - to conduct civil military cooperation, to reduce
civilian interference in military operations, to
identify and acquire host nation support, and to advise
the commander on legal/moral considerations. The small
gold shield at center symbolizes protection for
civilians in the transition.
- Background: The
coat of arms was approved on 15 Jan 1993.
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