183rd Aviation Regiment

Authorised 11 July 1989

A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per fess enhanced dancetty of two, Azure and Argent, an eagle in flight in shades of Brown, a point wavy Azure. Attached below the shield a Black scroll inscribed "AVES PRAEDAE" in Silver.

Ultramarine blue is the primary color traditionally associated with Aviation units. Blue is also symbolic of the sky, the unit's theater of operations and reflects perseverance, devotion and loyalty. The eagle, denoting flight, swiftness, aggressiveness and mobility underscores the unit's motto and mission. The white division of the shield suggests Idaho's majestic mountains. The blue wavy bar represents the Snake River and alludes to the unit's primary training area. Black recalls solidity, cohesion and strength. The black and white/silver together suggest the capability of both night and day operations. The motto translates to "Birds of Prey."

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 11 July 1989. Coat of Arms

Authorised 11 July 1989

Per fess enhanced dancetty of two, Azure and Argent, an eagle in flight Proper, a point wavy Azure. That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Idaho Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, an elk's head caboshed Proper. AVES PRAEDAE (Birds of Prey).

Ultramarine blue is the primary color traditionally associated with Aviation units. Blue is also symbolic of the sky, the unit's theater of operations and reflects perseverance, devotion and loyalty. The eagle, denoting flight, swiftness, aggressiveness and mobility underscores the unit's motto and mission. The white division of the shield suggests Idaho's majestic mountains. The blue wavy bar represents the Snake River and alludes to the unit's primary training area. Black recalls solidity, cohesion and strength. The black and white/silver together suggest the capability of both night and day operations. The motto translates to "Birds of Prey."

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 11 July 1989. Coat of Arms