The 266th Quartermaster Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI), also referred to as a “unit crest,” was originally approved for the 266th Quartermaster Battalion on 4 May 1964. It was redesignated for the 266th Supply and Service Battalion on 27 December 1966, followed by redesignation to the unit’s current title and assignment on 9 October 1986.
A wavy horizontal bar in the center of the insignia’s shield portion symbolizes the Rhineland, with the gold bars between the five gold roundels representing direct support of combat troops during five World War II campaigns in Italy, France, and Germany. “The Providers” is the unit motto.
The 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.
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The 266th Battalion, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade is tasked with the training, educations, and development of Quartermaster Soldiers. Fort Gregg-Adams (formerly named Fort Lee) in Virginia, home of the Quartermaster School, the Battalion comprises its Headquarters and Headquarters Company, two Companies that provide instruction for the 92G MOS Culinary Specialist, and one Company responsible for training in the 92M MOS, Mortuary Affairs Specialist. All three Companies are also based at Fort Gregg-Adams.