Heraldry and
Insignia of the California State Military Forces
40th Support
Battalion
1st Forward Support
Battalion, 40th Division Support Command
40th Supply and
Transport Battalion
40th
Support Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia
40th
Supply and Transportion Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia
Design Approved: 7 June 1978
Symbolism: Buff (yellow) and brick red are
for supply and transport, the branch of the original unit. The
key refers to the units basic mission and the wheel to transport,
one of the functions of the former organization. The two wavy
bands, representative of water, symbolize service in the Philippines
in World War II and Korea by elements of the former organization
Motto: BEHIND THE BEST (Original) FORWARD
WITH THE BEST (Current)
