16th Sustainment Brigade, US Army

16TH SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE, US ARMY

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI). Description: On a buff vertical rectangular embroidered device, arched convexly at top and bottom, a red wedge-shape issuing from the bottom to the middle of the device, below a blue chevron embattled on the top, overall a diagonally crossed white battle-ax, blade up and pointing out and a key, ward up and pointing out; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border. Overall dimensions are 2 1/16 inches (5.24 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height.

Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI). Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a blue five bastioned fort one point up bearing a buff chevron throughout, all encircled by a red scroll inscribed “LOGISTICS” at top and “THE KEY TO WIN” at bottom in gold letters.

Origin/meaning

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Scarlet and buff are the colors traditionally associated with Sustainment units. The red wedge symbolizes support. The embattled chevron, illustrating the merlons and crenels of a castle, alludes to strong defense. The crossed battle-ax and key denote joint effort to provide warrior and logistical skills on the battlefield.

Distinctive Unit Insignia: The colors buff and scarlet are traditionally associated with Support units. The fort symbolizes a strong defense and military preparedness. Its multi-faceted sides allude to the organization’s various components and commitments. The chevron is a traditional symbol of strength and support. Blue connotes perseverance, strength, and loyalty to the military’s mission.

The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved effective 16 July 2007. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 16th Support Group on 14 April 1988. It was redesignated effective 16 July 2007, for the 16th Sustainment Brigade, with the description updated.

Literature: SSI Image from Wikimedia Commons. DUI Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.

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