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Special Operations Command, Pacific (U.S. Army Element) Patch. US Army
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Description
On a light blue shield a yellow sunburst charged with a black dagger and attached above the shield a black tab inscribed "AIRBORNE" in yellow, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall.
Symbolism
The light blue shield and yellow sunburst denote the unit's area of operations; the black dagger symbolizes the mission and heritage of Special Operations. The airborne tab reflects the status of the unit.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 13 May 1997. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-832)
On a light blue shield a yellow sunburst charged with a black dagger and attached above the shield a black tab inscribed "AIRBORNE" in yellow, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall.
Symbolism
The light blue shield and yellow sunburst denote the unit's area of operations; the black dagger symbolizes the mission and heritage of Special Operations. The airborne tab reflects the status of the unit.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 13 May 1997. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-832)