The Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade was approved in 2009 and incorporates many of the symbolic elements employed in the design of its Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. A shield with a light blue background—blue is the color of loyalty and can also refer to any Infantry combat element that could augment the organic units of the Brigade—contains a compass rose in the chief and a crossed lightning bolts and sword in the escutcheon, with multicolored bar consisting of green, blue, and scarlet segments.
The compass rose signifies the Brigade’s ability to influence the battlespace in all directions, while the sword denotes the lethal force the Brigade can leverage if needed; the lightning bolt refers to both communications capabilities and the ability to strike anywhere in the area of responsibility. Branch colors are used in the bar to reflect the types of units often assigned to the Brigade—green for Military Police, cobalt blue for Chemical (including CBRN teams), and scarlet for Engineers. “Freedom To Maneuver,” the Brigade’s motto, encapsulates the Brigade’s mission; the black of the scroll reflects solidarity with supported units.
Also known as a unit crest or DUI, Distinctive Unit Insignias are 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. 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.
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As of Autumn 2023, the 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade remains an active unit in the Georgia Army National Guard (ARNG). According to the official Georgia ARNG Web site, it consists of the 878th Engineer Battalion; 54th Security Forces Assistance Battalion; and 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery Regiment. It also exercises administrative control over the 3rd Infantry Division Main Command Post Operational Detachment, with operational control passing to the 3rd Infantry Division during deployments.