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United States Army Military Police School (USAMPS) U.S. ARMY MILITARY POLICE SCHOOL
SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a green lozenge 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, with rounded corners, a yellow torch surmounted by crossed yellow pistols. Symbolism: The crossed pistols are taken from the Military Police Corps branch insignia. The torch signifies knowledge and enlightenment. Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Provost Marshal General Center on 17 Jun 1960. It was redesignated for the Provost Marshal General's School on 23 Oct 1962. On 21 Jul 1965 the insignia was redesignated for the U.S. Army Military Police School.
DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall blazoned: Vert, an owl affronté Or, holding in its beak a pair of scales of the like. Attached below the shield is a green scroll inscribed "JUSTITIA ET VIRTUS" in gold letters. Symbolism: In the green and gold of the Military Police, the teaching functions of the organization are aptly illustrated in the wisdom of the owl holding in its beak the scales of justice. The objectives of the students are symbolized by the parchment scroll or diploma sealed with the approval of the school, while the martial feature is indicated by the mailed hand. "JUSTITIA ET VIRTUS" (Justice and Valor) is expressive of the purpose of the School and of the characteristics of the personnel. Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the Military Police School on 6 May 1948. It was redesignated for the Provost Marshal General's School on 8 Feb 1952. The insignia was redesignated for the U.S. Army Military Police School on 28 Jan 1965.
DEVICE Device. Description: Shield: Vert, an owl affronté Argent, holding in its beak a pair of scales Or. Crest: On a wreath of the colors (Argent and Vert) a cubit hand in armor issuant Proper holding a roll of parchment Or with seal Gules. Motto: JUSTITIA ET VIRTUS (Justice and Valor). Symbolism: Shield: In the green and gold of the Military Police, the teaching functions of the organization are aptly illustrated in the wisdom of the owl holding in its beak the scales of justice. The objectives of the students are symbolized by the parchment scroll or diploma sealed with the approval of the school, while the martial feature is indicated by the mailed hand. Motto: JUSTITIA ET VIRTUS (Justice and Valor) is expressive of the purpose of the School and of the characteristics of the personnel.
Flag, Military Police School Flag. The flag
for the Military Police School is green with yellow fringe. The device
of the Military Police School is centered on the flag (TIOH drawing
5-1-236). |
