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The Quartermaster School (QMS) is a subordinate command of the United States Army's Combined Arms Support Command and is located at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia.
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
editDescription
editOn a buff lozenge shaped field with rounded points, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, a blue (ultramarine) torch with blue flames surmounted by a blue key and blue sword crossed in saltire.
Symbolism
editBuff and blue are the colors of the Quartermaster Corps. The key and sword are taken from the Quartermaster Corps insignia. The torch signifies knowledge and alludes to training in Quartermaster.
Background
editThe shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Quartermaster Training Command on 7 Nov 1956. It was redesignated for the U.S. Army Quartermaster School on 23 Oct 1962. On 24 Nov 1975 the insignia was amended to change the colors of the insignia.
Distinctive unit insignia
editDescription
editBuff, a bend Azure fimbriated Argent, between in sinister chief the Liberty Bell and in dexter base the Lamp of Knowledge upon a closed book, all Proper (bronze bell, dark oak yoke, black iron bolts and straps; bronze lamp, red flame, blue book with gold lines and edges).
Symbolism
editThe distinctive insignia is the shield of the coat of arms of the U.S. Army Quartermaster School. The shield is buff, the color of the Quartermaster Corps, which with the blue bend gives the colonial colors and indicates the early organization of the Corps. The Liberty Bell suggests the city which gave birth to the Corps and in which the School originated.
Background
editThe distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the Quartermaster Corps School on 16 Dec 1929. It was redesignated for the U.S. Army Quartermaster School on 20 Dec 1967. On 9 Jun 1981 the insignia was amended to extend authorization for wear to personnel assigned to the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center.
Device
editBlazon
editShield
editBuff, a bend Azure fimbriated Argent, between in sinister chief the Liberty Bell and in dexter base the Lamp of Knowledge upon a closed book, all Proper (bronze bell, dark oak yoke, black iron bolts and straps; bronze lamp, red flame, blue book with gold lines and edges).
Crest
editOn a wreath of the colors (Argent and Buff) the insignia of the Quartermaster Corps Proper (as of 1925).
Motto
editFAMAM EXTENDIMUS FACTIS (We Spread Our Fame by Our Deeds).
Symbolism
editThe shield is buff, the color of the Quartermaster Corps which with the blue bend gives the colonial colors and indicates the early organization of the Corps. The Liberty Bell suggests the city which gave birth to the Corps and in which the School originated.
Background
editThe device was originally approved for the Quartermaster School on 7 May 1925. It was redesignated for the U.S. Army Quartermaster School on 20 Dec 1967. On 10 Apr 1986 the device was amended to correct the wording of the blazon for the crest.
Flags
editThe flag for the U.S. Army Quartermaster School is buff with light blue fringe. The device of the School is centered on the flag (TIOH drawing 5 January 245). The flag for the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center is buff with light blue fringe. The insignia for the Quartermaster Center is centered on the flag (TIOH drawing 5-1-76).
Structure
editQuartermaster Center and School
- 23rd Quartermaster Brigade
- HHC, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade
- 244th Quartermaster Battalion
- Companies A, W, P, G
- 262nd Quartermaster Battalion
- Companies C (Airborne), J, R, U, V
- 266th Quartermaster Battalion
- Companies B, T,
- United States Marine Corps Detachment
- United States Air Force Detachment
- United States Navy Detachment
External links
edit- United States Army Quartermaster Corps
- The short film Big Picture: Enough and on Time is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive.