3rd Aviation Regiment (United States)
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The 3rd Aviation Regiment is an aviation regiment of the U.S. Army. It operates the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter.
The isignia is a silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure (Teal Blue), three bendlets Argent, on a chief of the first, a pair of wings displayed fesswise of the second. Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed “EX ALIS PUGNAMUS” in Blue letters.
Azure (Teal Blue), three bendlets Argent, on a chief of the first, a pair of wings displayed fesswise of the second.
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Motto EX ALIS PUGNAMUS (We Fight On Wings).
Teal blue and white are the colors formerly used for Aviation battalions. The diagonal stripes allude to the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 3d Infantry Division, to which the unit is assigned. The wings represent the mission of the unit and their position above the stripes represents the aviator flying above the supported organizations. The style of wings is similar to the wings associated with Army aviation.
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The coat of arms was originally approved for the 3d Aviation Battalion on 29 August 1963. It was amended to correct the symbolism on 6 September 1963. It was rescinded on 8 July 1976. It was reinstated for the 3d Aviation Battalion and amended to revise the symbolism on 10 April 1978. The insignia was redesignated for the 3d Aviation Regiment on 1 July 1987.
Current structure
- 1st Battalion 3rd Aviation Regiment (United States)
- 2nd Battalion 3rd Aviation Regiment (United States)
- 3rd Battalion 3rd Aviation Regiment (United States)
- 4th Battalion 3rd Aviation Regiment (United States)
Distinctive Unit Insignia
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 3d Aviation Battalion on 29 August 1963. It was amended to correct the symbolism on 6 September 1963. It was rescinded on 8 July 1976. It was reinstated for the 3d Aviation Battalion and amended to revise the symbolism on 10 April 1978. The insignia was redesignated for the 3d Aviation Regiment with the description revised on 1 July 1987.The isignia is a silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure (Teal Blue), three bendlets Argent, on a chief of the first, a pair of wings displayed fesswise of the second. Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed “EX ALIS PUGNAMUS” in Blue letters.
- Background
Blazon
- Shield
Azure (Teal Blue), three bendlets Argent, on a chief of the first, a pair of wings displayed fesswise of the second.
- Crest
None.
Motto EX ALIS PUGNAMUS (We Fight On Wings).
- Symbolism
- Shield
Teal blue and white are the colors formerly used for Aviation battalions. The diagonal stripes allude to the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 3d Infantry Division, to which the unit is assigned. The wings represent the mission of the unit and their position above the stripes represents the aviator flying above the supported organizations. The style of wings is similar to the wings associated with Army aviation.
- Crest
None.
- Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 3d Aviation Battalion on 29 August 1963. It was amended to correct the symbolism on 6 September 1963. It was rescinded on 8 July 1976. It was reinstated for the 3d Aviation Battalion and amended to revise the symbolism on 10 April 1978. The insignia was redesignated for the 3d Aviation Regiment on 1 July 1987.
See also
- United States Army Aviation BranchUnited States Army Aviation BranchThe Aviation Branch of the United States Army is the administrative organization within the Army responsible for doctrine, manning and configuration for all aviation units....
- Coats of arms of U.S. Army Aviation RegimentsCoats of arms of U.S. Army Aviation RegimentsCoats of arms of U.S. Army Aviation Regiments are heraldic emblems associated with aviation regiments in the US Army. By Army regulation, all regiments of the US Army organized under a Table of Organization and Equipment are authorized a coat of arms to be displayed on the organization's standard,...
- U.S. Army Regimental SystemU.S. Army Regimental SystemThe United States Army Regimental System was established in 1981 to replace the Combat Arms Regimental System, to provide each Soldier with continuous identification with a single regiment, and to support that concept with a personnel system that would increase a soldier’s probability of serving...
External links
- http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lineages/branches/av/default.htm
- http://www.armyavnmuseum.org/index.html