File:319th Military Intelligence Brigade Badge.webp

Description319th Military Intelligence Brigade Badge.webp	English: Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) of the 319th Military Intelligence Brigade, part of the United States Army.
Date	18 April 1989
Source	319th Military Intelligence Brigade heraldry from the U.S. Institute of Heraldry website
Author	United States Army        Authority file : Q9212 VIAF: 135579316 ISNI: 0000000121632208 ULAN: 500312951 LCCN: n79063202 NLA: 35562961 WorldCat creator QS:P170,Q9212

Blazon

On a rectangle arched at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) gray border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, divided beveled from upper right to lower left black above oriental blue, in upper left an oriental blue polestar pierced silver gray.

Symbolism

Oriental blue and silver gray are the colors traditionally associated with Military Intelligence units.  Blue also alludes to the Pacific and the unit's theater of operations.  Black and blue suggest day and night vigilance.  The polestar simulates satellite intelligence collection and communications.  The jagged division of the background is reminiscent of a lightning bolt, symbolizing speed, accuracy and electronic information and systems.

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 18 April 1989.  (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-763)

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