SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 3D BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM, 82D AIRBORNE DIVISION

Authorised 13 April 2007

A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in width overall blazoned as follows: Argent (Silver Gray), on a bend Azure surmounted of another of the field, charged with a lightning bolt Gules between, in chief a double warded key bendwise Sable, wards to sinister and surmounting a tower issuant from dexter base of the last, lighted Argent (Silver Gray). Attached below a Blue scroll inscribed "FIRMUS, VIGILO, VALIDUS" in Silver.

The white bend, edged blue signifies the Third Brigade Combat Team's vigilance to protect national defense. The combined symbols within the coat of arms form the Special Troops Battalion the tower denotes the Engineer element; the key indicates the Military Intelligence role and the Military Police functions, and the lightning bolt alludes to Signal.

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 13 April 2007. Coat of Arms

Authorised 13 April 2007

Argent, on a bend Azure voided of the field, between in chief a double warded key bendwise, wards downward and issuant from base a tower Sable, lighted Gris (Grebe Gray), a lightning bolt Gules. From a wreath Argent and Azure, between a pair of wings Or, five arrows four Proper, one of the third, arrowhead Gules, bound together by two ribbons of the last, the second ribbon garnished Vert. FIRMUS VIGILO VALIDUS (Reliable, Vigilant and Strong).

The white bend, edged blue signifies the Third Brigade Combat Team's vigilance to protect national defense. The combined symbols within the coat of arms form the Special Troops Battalion the tower denotes the Engineer element; the key indicates the Military Intelligence role and the Military Police functions, and the lightning bolt alludes to Signal. The wings denote the Third Brigade Combat Team's mission. The four arrows symbolize the unit campaign participation World War I, World War II, Armed Forces Expeditions, and Southwest Asia. The middle arrow highlights the Brigade's duty in Vietnam. The red and yellow colors refer to the unit's decoration of the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry; the red of the band denotes the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the red/green suggests the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal.

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 13 April 2007. Coat of Arms

Authorised 24 February 2006

A blue shield-shaped embroidered device with a semi-circular base 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in height by 1 7/8 inches (4.76 cm) in width overall, edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border divided diagonally from upper right to lower left by a 1/2 inch (.1.27 cm) teal blue stripe. The beret flash was approved on 24 February 2006. It was amended to correct the unit designation on 20 March 2006.

Authorised 24 February 2006

A blue oval shaped embroidered device 1 3/8 inches (3.49 cm) in height by 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width overall, edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border divided diagonally from upper right to lower left by a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) teal blue stripe. The background trimming was approved on 24 February 2006. It was amended to correct the unit designation on 20 March 2006.