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Revision as of 10:08, 15 October 2023
SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND EUROPE, US ARMY
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: A white shield-shaped insignia with a scarlet indented border 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in width overall, bearing a black dagger point up. To be worn with the scarlet and black Airborne Tab.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel badge 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in width overall consisting of a silver pair of wings superimposed by a red and silver stylized spearhead enclosed at top by a black scroll passing beneath the wing tips and inscribed "SEMPER PREPARATE" in silver, overall two black crossed daggers.
Origin/meaning
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: The shield represents strength and defense; its three sides emphasize the Command's multicapabilities: on land, in the water, or in the air. The indented border implies the hazardous conditions under which the Special Operations Command, Europe operates. Red symbolizes action, sacrifice and courage; white denotes integrity. The black dagger, raised to represent military preparedness, is adapted from the Special Forces insignia and reflects the Command's heritage and association. Black and white allude to twenty-four hour vigilance in total combat readiness.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The stylized arrowhead is adapted from the Special Operations Command insignia; red denotes action, zeal and sacrifice. The silver wings highlight the organization's airborne capabilities, while the crossed daggers symbolize total readiness. Black and silver underscore night and day operations as well as suggesting both covert and overt actions.
The Shoulder Sleeve insignia was approved on 8 December 1993. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 6 May 1997.
Literature: Images from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.