The 24th Support Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia was first approved for the Hawiian Division Train on 24 March 1924. It was redesignated for the 11th Quartermaster Regiment with an effective date of 1 April 1936, and was appropriately redesignated when the Regiment became a Battalion in 1942.
The insignia was discontinued on 4 September 1958, but almost five years later was reinstated and redesignated for the 24th Supply and Transport Battalion, which was the designation the unit retained for the longest time in its history. On 28 July 1987, it was redesignated for the last time for the 24th Support Battalion with revised symbolism and description.
A gold taro leaf, frequently used to represent units stationed in Hawaii, forms the basis of the insignia in homage to the unit’s origins there. In its center, the winged helmet of Hermes, a symbol used by the old Transportation Corps, is surrounded by the wheel of the Supply Service. The symbolism of the 13 stars is not clear.
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Also known as a unit crest or DUI, a Distinctive Unit Insignia is worn by all Soldiers (except General Officers) in units that have been authorized to be issued the device. It is worn centered on the shoulder loops of the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) and the blue Army Service Uniform (ASU, Enlisted only) with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam.
Full guidance on wear of the DUI is found in DA Pamphlet 670-1,
Section 21-22, "Distinctive unit insignia" and 21–3(d) and (e),
"Beret" and
"Garrison Cap," respectively.