U.S. ARMY 50TH INFANTRY REGIMENT UNIT CREST (DUI)

Frequently referred to as a unit crest or by the initialism DUI, the 50th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved on 14 October 1942 while the unit was designated as the 50th Armored Infantry Regiment. It was redesignated for the 50th Armored Infantry Battalion on 10 November 1943, then for the 50th Infantry Regiment on 25 November 1958.

A white shield divided by a vertical blue wavy line incorporates the two colors most commonly associated with Infantry units. The Regiment was organized in Syracuse, New York in 1917 by drafting personnel from the 23rd Infantry, and the device of Syracuse is a dolphin. The unit’s parentage is displayed in the canton (small inset in upper left) and is based upon the fact that the 23rd Infantry took over Alaska in 1867; its crest on its coat of arms is an eagle (America) upon a plan which is upon the head of a bear (Russia), based on a story that the old owner (Russian bear) gave a feast to the new owner (American eagle) when the country changed hands.

The wavy line commemorates the 50th’s overseas service in the Army of Occupation during World War I, and the motto of “Play The Game” is from a poem titled “Vitaï Lampada” by Sir Henry Newbolt that urges Soldiers to give their all.

Distinctive Unit Insignias are 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.

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The 50th Infantry Regiment has been assigned to the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command since 1987, but was inactive until 15 May 2007 when it was assigned to serve as part of the 198th Infantry Brigade. It now conducts One Station Unit Training for new recruits at Fort Moore (previously designated as Fort Benning) in Georgia. Prior to that time, however, the Regiment had established a noteworthy record of excellence in combat. During World War II, its units (the Regiment had been broken up and its units made elements of the 6th Armored Division) had taken part in five campaigns and was awarded a French Croix de Guerre with Palm.

Reconstituted as the 50th Infantry in 1959, the Regiment earned credit for participation in thirteen of the Vietnam War’s seventeen campaigns between 1967 and 1970 and was the recipient of a Valorous Unit Award, three Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry awards (two with Palm, one with Silver Star), and a Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class.

As of Autumn 2023, the 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment is still assigned to the 198th Infantry Brigade and still conducts One Station Unit Training.

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