Нарукавный знак 449 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Description
A rectangular embroidered device 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 5/16 inches (5.87 cm) in width overall and bowed at top and bottom edges consisting of an ultramarine blue field charged with a white antique sword point down between two golden orange wings upraised and two white lightning flashes issuing from each side, their points meeting in base below the sword tip, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden orange border.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are traditionally associated with the Aviation Branch. White denotes integrity and purpose. The wings represent flight; the sword refers to the numeral “one,” recalling the organization’s ties to the birthplace of powered flight in North Carolina and the unit motto, “First In Flight.” Together, the lightning flashes form an aerial axis of advance and with the sword, represent the bold, dynamic strike capabilities of the Assault Theater Aviation Brigade. The lightning flashes refer also to the dual nature of the organization, whose focus includes combat capabilities and defense support to the homeland. The golden orange border signifies strength and unity.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 16 June 2009. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-1003)
Нарукавный знак 244 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Description
A rectangle arced at the top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) ultramarine blue border 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall divided horizontally embattled golden orange and ultramarine blue bearing a black hawk's head at top and a white stylized compass rose at bottom.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used by Aviation units. The stylized compass rose/polestar symbolizes guidance, directions, and leadership. The hawk symbolizes vigilance and strike capabilities as well as flight and power in reserve.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 1 August 1995. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-823)
Нарукавный знак 185 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Description
On a vertical blue rectangular embroidered device arched convexly at top and bottom, a pair of white wings elevated behind a red trident issuing from the base; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden orange border. Overall dimensions are 2 1/8 inches (5.40 cm) in width by 3 inches (7.62 cm) in length.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used by Aviation units. The wings represent the Brigade as an Aviation unit. The red trident suggests the 185th Aviation Brigade’s aerial firepower.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 1 March 2007. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-917)
Нарукавный знак 166 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Description
On a vertical blue rectangular embroidered device arched outwardly at top and bottom, a pair of silver gray wings joined at base and surmounted between the top wings a blue globe with silver gray gridlines and edging, overall a golden orange spear issuing from base; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden orange border. Overall dimensions are 2 3/16 inches (5.56 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in length.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used by Aviation units. The wings represent the unit’s Aviation mission. The globe symbolizes the Brigade’s training impact on the nation’s worldwide deployment; the globe between the wings signifies the Brigade’s military support against the Global War on Terrorism. The spear implies combat readiness.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved for the 166th Aviation Brigade on 13 June 2007. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-929)
Нарукавный знак 128 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Description
On a rectangle arched at the top and bottom with an 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, divided diagonally from upper left to lower right, flamant blue above orange, a pheon reversed with a pheon counterchanged.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are colors traditionally associated with U.S. Army aviation. Blue is symbolic of the sky, the unit’s theater of operations and reflects perseverance, devotion and loyalty. The division between the blue and orange suggested flames implying firepower; the pheons represent attack capabilities, swiftness and sureness in flight of aircraft.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 28 August 1990. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-781)
Нарукавный знак 110 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Description
On an ultramarine blue shield 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height by 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden orange border, a golden orange spearhead surmounting a white vol in chief and issuing from a four-blade white propeller shaded gray, in base.
Symbolism
The wings, along with the colors ultramarine blue and golden orange, represent Army Aviation. White denotes integrity and purpose. The propeller refers again to aviation; the spear-point symbolizes the attack mission and the airmobile assault of personnel to battle zones. Together, the spear-point and propeller simulate the numerals “one” and “ten,” from the Roman numeral “X” for ten, a reference to the brigade’s designation, as in the “one-tenth.”
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 1 March 2005. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-871)
Нарукавный знак 77 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Description
On a white diagonally placed square edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border, a red disc emitting to the vertices four red spearheads. Overall dimensions are 3 1/8 inches (7.94 cm) point to point.
Symbolism
Red, white, and blue are the national colors. Red denotes valor, white suggests purity, and blue indicates perseverance. The diagonal square alludes to a diamond, the rare and precious resource that each member of the Brigade brings to the fight. The disc at the center signifies the location of the Brigade’s origin in the center of the United States. The four spearheads symbolize the four cardinal indices representing the Brigade’s willingness to go in any direction to support and defend the constitution.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 27 July 2006. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-893)
Нарукавный знак 66 командования армейской авиации СВ США
Description
On a vertical rectangle arched at the top and bottom, edged with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) golden orange border, 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a white lightning bolt issuing from top bearing the silhouette of a diving Peregrine falcon .
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors associated with U. S. Army Aviation. The lightning bolt and the falcon underscore the unit's combat mission, to attack and destroy enemy troops and armor from the sky.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 66th Aviation Brigade on 19 July 1989. It was redesignated for the 66th Aviation Command on 14 June 2007. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-757)
Нарукавный знак 63 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Description
On a shield-shaped embroidered item the top angled and coming to a point, blazoned as follows: Argent, a Pegasus rampant Sable; on a chief enarched Azure mulletty of the first, an arrowhead Tenné charged with a mullet of the first; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) border of the last. Overall dimensions are 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in length.
Symbolism
Blue and orange are the colors traditionally associated with the Aviation units. The Pegasus symbolizes the Brigade’s mission of flight and alludes to the unit’s location, Kentucky, the horse capital of the world. The arched blue chief suggests the horizon and the 63d Aviation’s determination to accomplish any mission. The arrowhead with star signifies readiness and constancy, pointing up indicating the direction to a higher standard. The two rows of stars, six and three, indicate the number “63,” the Brigade’s designation.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 20 July 2007. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-934)
Нарукавный знак 20 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Нарукавный знак 18 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Description
On a blue rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden orange border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, a golden orange vol superimposed by a white quarrel. Attached above the insignia is a blue arced tab inscribed “AIRBORNE” in white letters.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors associated with Army Aviation. The wings represent flight, high aspirations and preparedness. The quarrel symbolizes strike capabilities and aircraft.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 9 October 1987. It was amended to correct the description to include the airborne tab on 28 January 2003. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-741)
Нарукавный знак 17 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Description
On a blue rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) golden orange border, 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08cm) in width overall, a golden orange broad sword, point up, winged white.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally associated with Aviation. The broad sword is adapted from the unit’s distinctive unit insignia and symbolizes combat readiness and swift strike capability. The sword joined with the wings is indicative of aviation lifting combat forces into battle as well as the combat capability of the attack helicopters units within the 17th Aviation Brigade.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 9 Jun 1988. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-752)
Нарукавный знак 16 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Description
On a rectangle with rounded corners 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width overall upon a dark blue background, two wings, feathers pointing down white, surmounted by a dagger point up black, arrayed to top the stars of the big dipper gold, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden orange border.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange the colors traditionally used by Aviation units. The wings represent the unit’s Aviation mission, while the 16 feathers of each wing denote the numerical designation of the Brigade. The seven stars of the Big Dipper, part of the constellation Ursa Major, indicate the night flying capability significant of the unit owning the night. The dagger implies combat readiness and swift strike capability.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 3 December 2009. TIOH Drawing Number A-1-1018)
Нарукавный знак 12 бригады армейской авиации СВ США
Description
On a blue rectangle arced at the top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden orange border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, a golden orange flame of twelve tongues charged with a blue griffin’s head erased, eye golden orange.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally associated with the Aviation Corps. The flame signifies the combat mission and quick strike capabilities of the unit. The twelve tongues allude to the Brigade’s numerical designation. The griffin, a fabulous creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, symbolizes courage, alertness and swiftness and reflects the attributes of the Aviation Brigade.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 9 March 1988. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-746)
Нарукавный знак 11 командования армейской авиации СВ США
Description
On a blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall, a silver gray eagle detailed black with wings displayed and bearing on each wing a golden orange arrow.
Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are traditional Army Aviation colors. The shoulder sleeve insignia shape is taken from the first patch worn by the unit’s predecessor, the 11th Air Assault Division (Test). The shield is further indicative of the protection afforded by the assigned Apache battalions. The eagle, symbolic of Army aviation, represents the superior flying ability of the Command. It is silver to emphasize high ideals and meritorious accomplishments of Army aviation units. The arrows on the eagle’s wings allude to the numerical designation of the Command. Also, they represent speed in flight and weapons capability of the organization.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 11th Aviation Brigade on 25 August 1987. It was redesignated effective 16 September 2006, for the 11th Aviation Command with the description and symbolism updated. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-739)
Нарукавный знак 1-ой авиционной бригады. Сухопутные войска США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a blue (ultramarine) shield arched at top 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width a golden orange swooping hawk head to left and wings elevated in front of a vertical unsheathed sword, point upward throughout with white blade and red hilt all within a golden orange 1/8 inch (.32 cm) border.
Symbolism
Blue and golden orange are the colors of Army Aviation. The gold of the hawk and the red of the sword handle are the colors of the Republic of Vietnam, and of the shoulder sleeve insignia of the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam and U.S. Army, Vietnam, the Commands under which the Aviation Brigade was formed and under which it first served in armed conflict. The hawk in flight preparing to strike its prey is symbolic of Army Aviation’s impact on modern ground warfare. The hawk was adopted as the symbol of the new capabilities of Army Aviation during the initial phase of Air Assault concept testing in 1963. The crusader’s sword is taken from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam and identifies the origin and mission of the Aviation Brigade in Vietnam. The rapid and quantum increase in the Army Aviation units in Vietnam dictated formation of an Aviation Brigade for command of multiple battalions Army Aviation organizations.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 2 August 1966. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-431)