SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, THIRD BRIGADE, 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION

Authorised 14 September 2005

A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Argent (Silver Gray), in base a dragon head couped Teal within a Torii Gules; a chief nebuly Azure. Attached below a Black scroll inscribed "BELONG TO THE WARRIOR" in Silver.

The dragon symbolizes fierce defense and protection. The Torii represents the gateway approach to honor and freedom. The dragon within the Torii denotes the unit's combat support, its assets (engineer, military police, military intelligence and signal) and solid determination to support the gateway to freedom from all enemies, foreign and domestic. The blue chief nebuly refers to the Third Brigade's affiliation with their parent division, 101st Airborne Division.

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 14 September 2005. Coat of Arms

Authorised 14 September 2005

Argent, a plain point Sable; a chief nebuly Azure, overall a Torii Gules edged white at the top and bottom, entwined by a dragon sans wings passant Teal garnished of the second, eye, langued and clawed of the fourth. None. BELONG TO THE WARRIOR.

The dragon symbolizes fierce defense and protection. The Torii represents the gateway approach to honor and freedom. The dragon entwined through the Torii on the black plain denotes the unit's combat support, its assets (engineer, military police, military intelligence and signal) and solid determination to support the gateway to freedom from all enemies, foreign and domestic. The blue chief nebuly represents the Third Brigade's affiliation with their parent division, 101st Airborne Division. None.

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 14 September 2005. Coat of Arms