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8 Military Police Brigade Patch. US Army
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Special troop battalion(STB) 2nd Brigade Combat Team(BCT) 82nd Airborne division
шеврон специального подразделение ВМС Польши "Формоза" (Jednostka Wojskowa Formoza или Formoza) на "липучке"(Боевые пловцы, Водолазы-разведчики), американским аналогом является SEAL (морские котики"),
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Description
On a green rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a yellow sunburst bearing a taeguk all superimposed by a yellow sword.
Symbolism
Green and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Military Police units. The upright sword represents total military preparedness, and the sunburst symbolizes knowledge and truth. The taeguk highlights the unit?s mission in Korea.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 16 April 1996. It was amended to change the symbolism on 16 October 2006. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-820)
On a green rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a yellow sunburst bearing a taeguk all superimposed by a yellow sword.
Symbolism
Green and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Military Police units. The upright sword represents total military preparedness, and the sunburst symbolizes knowledge and truth. The taeguk highlights the unit?s mission in Korea.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 16 April 1996. It was amended to change the symbolism on 16 October 2006. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-820)