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P/R Symbolism
Pershing Rifles Pledge Manual Symbolism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Meaning of Blue | Truth Loyalty Devotion Friendship |
| Meaning of White | Purity Rectitude of Conduct Cleanliness of Life |
| Insignia Elements | Chameleon Helmet Torse Shield Crossed Rifles Torch Scroll |
| Chameleon Symbolism | Tri-Service aspect of the fraternity Adaptability to change and constant preparedness |
| Helmet Symbolism | Chivalry of medieval knights Courage of the membership of the society Society's protection of its members |
| Torse Symbolism | Six-divisional rope below helmet Romantic aspect of the heraldry The chivalrous attitude of men for women |
| Shield Symbolism | Readiness of the Riflemen to meet any situation anywhere |
| Crossed Rifles Symbolism | Spirit of Friendship and the Cooperative efforts of Units Power and Military Strength for the insurance of peace |
| Torch Symbolism | 4 values inherent to the society: 1) Indomitable leadership embodying both the dutiful following of instructions and the intelligent issuing of command 2) Eternal flame of true friendship 3) Scholarship 4) Knowledge |
| Scroll Symbolism | Bears the name of our organization and the year of its founding |
| Officer Rank Shield | Blue Shield trimmed in Silver Torch and Crossed Rifles in the center P/R rank of Cadet at the top |
| Junior Enlisted and NCO Rank Shield | Blue Shield trimmed in Gold P/R rank of Cadet in the center Gold version of P/R crest shield at top |
| The Shoulder Cord | Bestowed upon completion of initiation and worn on left shoulder Purple and white with the tip bearing the P/R crest Original colors were blue and white |
| The Membership Ribbon | Six white stripes on a blue background Worn on left breast Identical to Army Good Conduct Medal (except in color) |
| Meaning of Ribbon Stripes (from wearer's right to left) | Devotion and Duty to Country A Bold and True Heart Readiness to Meet any Situation Leadership Military Proficiency Scholarship |
| Pledge Ribbon | Half Blue and Half White (white to wearer's left) Worn on left breast Reminds prospective members of blue and white values |
| Official Flower | White Rose |
| White Rose Symbolism | Traditional: most important man or family of the era P/R: life of General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing |
| FCC | Fall Commander's Call Meeting for the leadership of the society at UofN |
| NATCON | National Convention and Drill Competition Vote on items discussed at FCC |
| Purpose of the Society | "The purpose of the National Society of Pershing Rifles is to develop |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Meaning of Blue | Truth Loyalty Devotion Friendship |
| Meaning of White | Purity Rectitude of Conduct Cleanliness of Life |
| Insignia Elements | Chameleon Helmet Torse Shield Crossed Rifles Torch Scroll |
| Chameleon Symbolism | Tri-Service aspect of the fraternity Adaptability to change and constant preparedness |
| Helmet Symbolism | Chivalry of medieval knights Courage of the membership of the society Society's protection of its members |
| Torse Symbolism | Six-divisional rope below helmet Romantic aspect of the heraldry The chivalrous attitude of men for women |
| Shield Symbolism | Readiness of the Riflemen to meet any situation anywhere |
| Crossed Rifles Symbolism | Spirit of Friendship and the Cooperative efforts of Units Power and Military Strength for the insurance of peace |
| Torch Symbolism | 4 values inherent to the society: 1) Indomitable leadership embodying both the dutiful following of instructions and the intelligent issuing of command 2) Eternal flame of true friendship 3) Scholarship 4) Knowledge |
| Scroll Symbolism | Bears the name of our organization and the year of its founding |
| Officer Rank Shield | Blue Shield trimmed in Silver Torch and Crossed Rifles in the center P/R rank of Cadet at the top |
| Junior Enlisted and NCO Rank Shield | Blue Shield trimmed in Gold P/R rank of Cadet in the center Gold version of P/R crest shield at top |
| The Shoulder Cord | Bestowed upon completion of initiation and worn on left shoulder Purple and white with the tip bearing the P/R crest Original colors were blue and white |
| The Membership Ribbon | Six white stripes on a blue background Worn on left breast Identical to Army Good Conduct Medal (except in color) |
| Meaning of Ribbon Stripes (from wearer's right to left) | Devotion and Duty to Country A Bold and True Heart Readiness to Meet any Situation Leadership Military Proficiency Scholarship |
| Pledge Ribbon | Half Blue and Half White (white to wearer's left) Worn on left breast Reminds prospective members of blue and white values |
| Official Flower | White Rose |
| White Rose Symbolism | Traditional: most important man or family of the era P/R: life of General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing |
| FCC | Fall Commander's Call Meeting for the leadership of the society at UofN |
| NATCON | National Convention and Drill Competition Vote on items discussed at FCC |
| Purpose of the Society | "The purpose of the National Society of Pershing Rifles is to develop, to the highest degree possible, outstanding traits of leadership, military science, military bearing, and discipline within the framework of a military oriented, honorary fraternity." |
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