FAQs ~ Army Organizational Flags, Guidons and Streamers
Q1: What is a coat of arms?
A complete coat of arms consists of a shield displayed on the breast of the eagle on the organizational flag and a crest which appears over the eagle's head and a motto displayed on the scroll held in the eagle's beak.
Q2: What is a crest?
The crest is placed above the eagle's head. Active Army units having war/campaign service are entitled to
a crest for their coat of arms. All reserve units have the
Minuteman
and all National Guard units display the
crest authorized for the State
to which assigned.
Q3: Who is authorized a coat of arms?
All TOE regiments and TOE separate battalions are authorized a coat of arms for display on the organizational
flag. The request for the DUI is also used for the request for the coat of arms.
TIOH will provide a design along with the distinctive unit insignia.
After the command concurs with the design, TIOH will prepare a flag drawing and forward it to
the
Clothing and Heraldry Office
in Philadelphia for permanent retention.
Q4: How do I requisition my newly approved organizational color?
After the organization receives the authorization letter for the coat of arms, a requisition (DD Form 1348-6 Manual) for the flag may be submitted to the
Clothing and Heraldry Office in Philadelphia.
Q5: How can I determine what streamers my unit is entitled to?
The Center of Military History (CMH) is the office responsible for determining lineage and honors. You can check their
website or send an inquiry to CMH.
Q6: What are the procedures for obtaining flags, guidons or streamers?
As prescribed in AR 840-10, flags, guidons and streamers may be obtained by submitting a requisition online at
www.heraldry.army.mil.
TACOM, Soldier Systems Directorate, Philadelphia, can be reached by telephone at (215) 737-2522/2521/2515. DSN prefix is 444.
All stocked items can be ordered online at
dod.emall.dla.mil.
Q7: How can I find out how a unit's flag should look?
Army Regulation AR 840-10, Flags, Guidons, Streamers, Tabards and Auto/Air Craft Plates
The Army's organizational transformation to a Modular Force has affected the design of many unit colors.
It is best to contact TIOH at
USARMY Ft Belvoir HQDA Mailbox TIOH Webmaster
for assistance. Note that the only authorized source for procurement of flags is the U. S. Army Tank, Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM),
Integrated Logistics Support Center, Clothing and Heraldry Product Support Integration Directorate located in Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, go to
www.heraldry.army.mil.