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Intelligence Center and School Patch. US Army
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Description
A diamond-shaped insignia with rounded angles, 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in width, consisting of a 1/8 inch (.32cm) silver gray border around a blue field bearing on the lower half a yellow demi-sun with seven pointed rays terminating at the border, and centered above it the upper part of the flaming torch also yellow.
Symbolism
Oriental blue and silver gray are the colors for the Military Intelligence branch; yellow or gold signifies achievement. The torch is symbolic of education and the sun represents light and guidance. The number of rays, seven, is symbolic of wisdom and strength.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School on 26 Jul 1972. Effective 1 Oct 1990, authorization for wear of the insignia was extended to personnel of the U. S. Army Intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-554)
A diamond-shaped insignia with rounded angles, 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in width, consisting of a 1/8 inch (.32cm) silver gray border around a blue field bearing on the lower half a yellow demi-sun with seven pointed rays terminating at the border, and centered above it the upper part of the flaming torch also yellow.
Symbolism
Oriental blue and silver gray are the colors for the Military Intelligence branch; yellow or gold signifies achievement. The torch is symbolic of education and the sun represents light and guidance. The number of rays, seven, is symbolic of wisdom and strength.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School on 26 Jul 1972. Effective 1 Oct 1990, authorization for wear of the insignia was extended to personnel of the U. S. Army Intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-554)