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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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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category: Army heraldry]] | [[Category: Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1965]] | |||
[[Category:Granted 1969]] | |||