US Army Intelligence Command

US ARMY INTELLIGENCE COMMAND

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Description On a blue shield 3 1/16 inches (7.78 cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width, a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) silver gray border within which is a yellow Sphinx above a demi-sun emitting seven rays sidewise and downward, all yellow.

Distinctive Unit Insignia: Description A device of gold color metal and enamel 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a white scroll opened horizontally, the roller handles at each side gold and on the open portion in center seven blue stars arranged in a V-shape of five with one at either side of the point; above and below the scroll a portion of a globe segmented of four, the two outer segments in gold with black gridlines and the two central segments black with gold gridlines, both globe sections contained by concentric blue scrolls, the one above in scribed with the word “VIGILANCE” and the one below with the words “AND TRUTH” all in gold capitals.

Origin/meaning

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: The Sphinx symbolizes silence and wisdom. The sun, standing for light and guidance, refers to the leadership function of the Command. The rays are seven in number for the seven Intelligence Corps groups under the Command’s direction. Yellow or gold signifies successful accomplishment; oriental blue and silver gray are the Army Intelligence and Security Branch colors. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the United States Army Intelligence Corps Command on 2 February 1965. It was redesignated for the United States Army Intelligence Command on 16 September 1965. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-396).

Distinctive Unit insignia: Symbolism The opened white scroll symbolizes truth and accuracy; it further represents the collection of intelligence and the Command’s files and repository. The globe sections indicate the worldwide responsibilities of the organization, and with their central sections in black simulating eyes, allude to the qualities of vigilance and alertness. The seven Military Intelligence Groups under the leadership of the Command are represented by the seven oriental blue stars on the scroll. The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 27 February 1969.

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