96 Civil Affairs Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 inch (2.54cm) in
height overall consisting of two gold semi-sunbursts
(one on each side) each behind a purple enamel mountain
peak and in front of the upper part of a gold globe with
gold grid lines, surmounted overall a white enamel
unrolled scroll behind a vertical gold sword, point up,
all above a gold scroll inscribed "ADVISE MAINTAIN
CREATE" in black enamel letters.
- Symbolism: The
sunburst on the left is used to represent the Presidio
of Monterey, California where the unit was first
activated and symbolizes the setting sun in the West.
The sunburst on the right represents the unit's current
location at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and symbolizes
the sun rising in the East. The globe refers to the
organization's global capabilities. The scroll with the
sword alludes to the organization's ability to bring and
maintain civil order. Purple and white are colors used
by Civil Affairs units.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for
the 96th Civil Affairs Group on 6 Jun 1969. It was
redesignated on 1 Jul 1980 to the 96th Civil Affairs
Battalion and the symbolism revised to reflect the
current location of the unit.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Per fess indented of two Argent and Purpure and
ensigned at top with two suns in splendor Tenné,
in base a roundel Celeste fimbriated, gridlined and
charged with a scroll of the first, overall a sword Or,
grip Gules. Crest: From a wreath Argent and Purpure,
upon a grassy mound Proper a compass rose Gules
garnished Or between two palm trees of the third. Motto:
ADVISE, MAINTAIN, CREATE.
- Symbolism:
Shield: Purple and white are the colors traditionally
used by Civil Affairs units. The sunburst on the left
represents the Presidio of Monterey, California, where
the unit was first activated, and symbolizes the setting
sun in the West. The sunburst on the right represents
the unit's current location at Fort Bragg, North
Carolina, and symbolizes the sun rising in the East. The
globe refers to the organization's global capabilities.
The scroll with the sword alludes to the organization's
ability to bring and maintain civil order. Crest: The
palms and grassy mound suggest Grenada and the unit's
campaign service there. The compass rose symbolizes
worldwide response capabilities and total military
preparedness.
- Background: The
coat of arms was originally approved for the 96th Civil
Affairs Battalion on 9 Aug 1995. It was amended on 10
Oct 1995 to include a crest.
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