The Distinctive Unit Insignia for U.S. Army Reserve Forces Schools was originally approved in April 1984 when the system was still designated as U.S. Army Reserve Schools. It was redesignated to its current title in June 1989, but the inscription at the bottom of the insignia was not amended or altered in any way to reflect the name of the system each institution belongs to.
In the center of the shield portion of the insignia is one of the most easily recognizable figures from our nation’s founding, a “Minute Man” scanning the horizon while holding a flintlock musket. Ready to respond to threats to state and country without qualms, Minute Men helped solidify the notion of the “civilian-soldier” and were the backbone of both state militias. Thirteen stars surrounding the Minute Man are of course the thirteen colonies; their placement on the shield denotes the Reserve Forces overarching mission of defense of country. The gold used for the shield and the letters of the “Army Reserve School” inscription denote excellence.
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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. Current regulations do not permit the DUI to be worn on the Dress variations of either uniform, however.
More 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.