U.S. ARMY 741ST SUPPORT BATTALION UNIT CREST (DUI)

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. DUIs are not 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.
 

The 741st Support Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia was first approved for the 741st Supply and Service Battalion, Oregon Army National Guard on 1 March 1990. It was redesignated for the 741st Support Battalion, Oregon Army National Guard on 3 April 1997.

Buff and yellow (gold) are colors traditionally used for insignia and heraldic device of Supply and Service organizations, the unit’s original assignment. Forming the backdrop for the shield portion of the insignia is a gold wheel enclosing a buff disc; these symbolize transportation and its use to deliver supplies. A crossed sword and key are taken from the Quartermaster Corps branch of insignia, with the sword representing military force and the key symbolizing the storekeeping mission.

Though difficult to see, there is a gold billet (rectangular shape oriented with the longest side positioned vertically) in the center of the insignia with two wavy, blue bars and a radiant demi-sun resting on it. The blue wavy bars are emblems for the Columbia River, and the sun behind it denotes that the mighty river empties into the Pacific Ocean. as it empties into the Pacific Ocean, symbolized by the demi-sun. The billet itself denotes the organization’s logistics and administration missions.

According to the Global Security Web Site, the unit was designated as the 741st Corps Support Battalion at the time of its inactivation some time during Fiscal Year 2006.