U.S. ARMY 812TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION UNIT CREST (DUI)

The 812th Transportation Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI), or unit crest, was originally approved on 5 May 1969. A brick-red disc forms the foundation of this insignia, replete with symbolism and the unabashedly catchy unit motto “King of the Road.” Placed atop the disc is a golden chevron, a traditional symbol of support in heraldry that combined with the brick-red disc conveys the basic mission of the organization.

Superimposed over the chevron is a black bull with a gold crown, an image taken from the coat of arms of Charlotte Sophia, Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Queen Charlotte of England), for whom the Battalion’s home station of Charlotte and its county of Mecklenburg in North Carolina were named. The bull is also an emblem of energy, valor, and magnanimity. On the crown, three fleurs-de-lis allude to the three campaigns credited to the organization for World War II service in Germany (Rhineland), France (Ardennes-Alsace) , and Central Europe.

Distinctive Unit Insignias are worn by all Soldiers (except General Officers) in units that have been authorized to be issued the device. 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 812th Transportation Battalion was originally constituted in the Army of the United States as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD), 286th Quartermaster Battalion, Mobile on 29 September 1944. It was converted to a Transportation unit in August 1946 and given its current numerical designation on 28 July 1949 as HHC, 812th Transportation Truck Battalion; it was redesignated to its current title on 19 January 1959.

As of Autumn 2023, the 812th Transportation Battalion is allotted to the U.S. Army Reserve. It is a subordinate unit of the 207th Regional Support Group, 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), 377th Theater Sustainment Command and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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U.S. ARMY 812TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION UNIT CREST (DUI)