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USA Broadcasting System Patch. Alpha Units. US Army
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169 Fires Brigade Patch. US Army
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Department of the Army Staff Support Patch. Alpha Units. US Army
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Description
On a teal blue square with one point up a 1/8 inch (.32cm) teal blue border, 2 3/4 inches (6.99cm) in height overall, a scarlet polestar encircled by four yellow stylized lightning flashes forming a square with one point up.
Symbolism
Teal blue and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with branch unassigned units. Red denotes action and zeal. The polestar symbolizes worldwide capabilities and scope. The lightning flashes, signifying speed and electronic transmission, form arrows pointing in the four cardinal directions depicting dissemination of information.
Background
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 14 Feb 1991. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-788)
On a teal blue square with one point up a 1/8 inch (.32cm) teal blue border, 2 3/4 inches (6.99cm) in height overall, a scarlet polestar encircled by four yellow stylized lightning flashes forming a square with one point up.
Symbolism
Teal blue and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with branch unassigned units. Red denotes action and zeal. The polestar symbolizes worldwide capabilities and scope. The lightning flashes, signifying speed and electronic transmission, form arrows pointing in the four cardinal directions depicting dissemination of information.
Background
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 14 Feb 1991. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-788)