422 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 consisting of a pair of silver wings
displayed superimposed by a black sword surmounted by a
green sphere gridlined silver and overall a diagonally
crossed white scroll and yellow lightning flash all
enclosed in base by a tripartite purple scroll doubled
and inscribed "ADVISE PROVIDE LEAD" in silver.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white/silver are the colors of the Civil
Affairs Branch. The wings refer to the battalion’s
airborne tradition and its worldwide capability. The
globe records the worldwide deployment mission to
implement Civil Affairs activities, while the lightning
flash is indicative of speed and responsiveness. The
sword recalls the unit’s participation in Special
Operations Forces activities. The scroll represents the
basic unit mission of Civil Affairs and refers to the
goals emphasized in the motto. White denotes integrity,
gold excellence.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 7 Jan 1998.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Purpure a sword Argent pommel Sable superimposed
by a vol Argent bearing a sphere Vert gridlined of the
third and overall a parchment scroll Proper and a
lightning flash saltirewise Or. Crest: That for the
regiments and separate battalion’s of the Army
Reserve: From a wreath 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: ADVISE
PROVIDE LEAD.
- Symbolism:
Shield: Purple and white are the colors of the Civil
Affairs Branch. The wings refer to the battalion’s
airborne tradition and its worldwide capability. The
globe records the worldwide deployment mission to
implement Civil Affairs activities, while the lightning
flash is indicative of speed and responsiveness. The
sword recalls the unit’s participation in Special
Operations Forces activities. The scroll represents the
basic unit mission of Civil Affairs and refers to the
goals emphasized in the motto. White denotes integrity
and gold excellence. Crest: The crest is that of the U.
S. Army Reserve.
- Background: The
coat of arms was authorized on 7 Jan 1998.
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