628th Military Intelligence Battalion Coat of Arms

Description/Blazon Shield Sable, a key wards to chief and a lightning bolt saltirewise Argent (Silver Gray), two spearheads in pale issuing to point Or; all within a bordure chequy of the second and Azure. Crest That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent (Silver Gray) and Sable, a lion rampant guardant Proper, holding in dexter paw a naked scimitar Argent hilted OR and in sinister an escutcheon Argent on a fess Sable three plates. Motto CHAOS CLARITAS VICTORIA (Chaos Clarity Victory).

Symbolism Shield Oriental blue and silver gray are the colors traditionally used by Military Intelligence. Gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement. Blue and black symbolize night and day and the overt and covert operations of the unit's around the clock mission. The crossed key and lightning bolt represent security and electronic warfare. The arrowheads highlight combat support; the checkered border denotes strategy and countermeasure. Crest The crest is that of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Background The coat of arms was approved on 9 Mar 2000.