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USA Reserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command Patch. Alpha Units. US Army
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Description
On a white shield edged with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in width overall a red vertical bar between a blue key and quill bow and nib down bearing a gold sword.
Symbolism
Red, white and blue are our national colors and reflect the commitment and readiness to uphold the principles of freedom upon which our country was founded. The upright sword symbolizes military preparedness; the key and quill underscore the organization's mission.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the United States Army Reserve Readiness Command on 14 September 1998. It was redesignated effective 1 May 2009, for the United States Army Reserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-839)
On a white shield edged with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in width overall a red vertical bar between a blue key and quill bow and nib down bearing a gold sword.
Symbolism
Red, white and blue are our national colors and reflect the commitment and readiness to uphold the principles of freedom upon which our country was founded. The upright sword symbolizes military preparedness; the key and quill underscore the organization's mission.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the United States Army Reserve Readiness Command on 14 September 1998. It was redesignated effective 1 May 2009, for the United States Army Reserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-839)
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