US Army 102nd Military Intelligence Battalion Coat of Arms

Description/Blazon

Shield

Per fess dancetty Azure (Oriental Blue) and Sable, a chief invected Argent (Silver Gray), and overall a sword bend-sinisterwise point to base Gules surmounted by a lightning flash issuant from dexter chief bendwise overall Or.

Crest

None.

Motto

KNOWLEDGE FOR BATTLE.

Symbolism

Shield

Silver gray and oriental blue are the colors used for Military Intelligence units. The divisions of the shield are symbolic of weather and terrain with the scarlet sword representing the enemy. The unit's deployment overseas is symbolized by the wavy blue section and the black area in base refers to the steep, mountainous terrain of Korea where several elements served during the Korean War. The lightning flash overall signifies the seeking, gathering and dissemination of information relative to the areas of weather, terrain and the enemy and further denotes the constant vigilance which is inherent in the mission of Military Intelligence.

Crest

None.

Background

The coat of arms was approved on 21 August 1981.