Нарукавный знак 113 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
On an oblong scarlet shield arched at top and base, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, a gold cannon barrel slanted left with breech to lower right between a pyramid of six black gunstones and a white hornet striking at the top, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) gold border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors used for Artillery and recall the predecessor’s designation. The cannon barrel, emblem of leadership, along with stacked gunstones, refers to readiness and full strength capabilities. The striking hornet represents the heritage of North Carolina, the home of the organization.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 113th Field Artillery Brigade on 4 April 1980. It was redesignated effective 1 September 2008, for the 113th Sustainment Brigade with the description and symbolism updated. As a result of the 113th Sustainment Brigade being established as a new unit, the redesignation was cancelled effective 24 June 2010. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-656)
Нарукавный знак 103 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
A red rectangle arced at the top and bottom, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, bearing two yellow cannon barrels saltirewise and overall a blue anchor, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Red and yellow are the colors traditionally used for Field Artillery. The cannon barrels crossed in saltire imply strength and allude to the unit's mission. The anchor has been adapted from the seal and flag of the State of Rhode Island and identifies the unit's home location. It also symbolizes the strength and stability of a Field Artillery unit in action.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 12 December 1984. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-700)
Нарукавный знак 72 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
Centered on a red rectangular device arched at the top and bottom and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border, the overall dimensions 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height, a black disc within a yellow ring surmounted above and below by two yellow pheons with white shafts, the topmost pointed to upper right, the lower one pointed to lower left.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors associated with Field Artillery. The cannon ball or black disc centered on the yellow one connotes accuracy of fire. The pheons (arrowheads) are symbolic of fire power and their configuration with the yellow disc forms an allusion to the unit’s numerical designation, 72.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 16 September 1980. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-657)
Нарукавный знак 56 командования полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
On a disc 3 inches (7.62 cm) in diameter, with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border a scarlet disc centered on a blue background and surmounted at center by a vertical black missile silhouette outlined in white and issuing to base a white-edged scarlet flame and white smoke cloud, the missile flanked by two diagonal yellow lightning flashes issuing from either side of the nose cone. Attached immediately above the disc, an arc tab 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in length and 11/16 inch (1.75 cm) in height consisting of a dark green background inscribed “PERSHING” in scarlet letters 5/16 inch (.79 cm) in height, with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) scarlet border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and gold (yellow) are the colors used for Field Artillery; blue denotes the assigned infantry support. The destructive power and target capability of the Pershing missile are suggested by the red disc at center and the upright missile signifies the readiness of the unit. The lightning flashes refer to the ability of the missile team to act and strike quickly in event of need.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 56th Artillery Brigade on 9 June 1971. It was redesignated for the 56th Field Artillery Brigade on 7 April 1972. The insignia was redesignated effective 17 January 1986 for the 56th Field Artillery Command.
Нарукавный знак 45 бригады огневой артиллерийской поддержки СВ США
Description
On a scarlet rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall a black diagonal field piece from upper left to bottom right between a yellow thunderbird at top and a yellow arrowhead at bottom.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Field Artillery units. The field piece denotes the Brigade's affiliation and mission while the thunderbird and arrowhead suggest its heritage and history.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 45th Field Artillery Brigade on 25 March 1997. It was redesignated effective 1 September 2008, for the 45th Fires Brigade. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-830)
Нарукавный знак 41 бригады огневой артиллерийской поддержки СВ США
Description
On a square shield with pointed bottom, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in height overall, a scarlet cannon barrel with muzzle to chief between two scarlet lightning bolts; all on a yellow field enclosed by an 1/8 inch (.32 cm) scarlet border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors associated with Field Artillery. The gun tube alludes to the howitzers and the flashes symbolize speed, accuracy and shock.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 41st Field Artillery Brigade on 24 November 1981. It was redesignated effective 16 April 2007, for the 41st Fires Brigade with the description updated. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-672)
Нарукавный знак 18 бригады огневой артиллерийской поддержки СВ США
Description
On a scarlet shield arched at top and bottom, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height, a vertical yellow winged cannon, cascabel in base, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are colors traditionally associated with Artillery units as well as the cannon barrel. The wings are indicative of the mobility, speed and devastating accuracy of the modern artillery.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 18th Field Artillery Brigade on 29 May 1979. It was amended to include the airborne tab, add metric measurements and revise the description on 21 October 1992. It was again amended to change the color of the airborne tab on 5 February 2003. The insignia was redesignated for the 18th Fires Brigade and amended to delete the airborne tab on 22 March 2007. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-639)
Нарукавный знак 17-ой бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a red shield arched at top and bottom, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, a vertical yellow thunderbolt between saltirewise four yellow flashes terminating in arrowheads; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors used for Artillery. The thunderbolt and flashes are symbolic of the awesome firepower of Artillery. Additionally, during World War I the organization was a part of the 17th Division (Thunderbolt).
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 19 July 1978. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-622)
Нарукавный знак 631 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
On a red hexagon 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08cm) in width overall, a black trident surmounted by a yellow dragon's head heraldically erased all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet (red) and yellow are the colors associated with Artillery. The trident, an attribute of Neptune, the Roman God of Waters, alludes to the Indian word "Mississippi," which means "Father of the Waters." The dragon's head, symbolic of a fire-breathing beast, is emblematic of Artillery. The six sides of the insignia, three prongs of the trident, and the single dragon's head refer to the unit's numerical designation.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 11 October 1979.
Нарукавный знак 479 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
On a red shield arched at top and bottom, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, a yellow saltire bearing a pellet all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Field Artillery. A saltire symbolizes strength and its shape forms an “X” indicating a target and alluding to the mission of Field Artillery, while the pellet centered thereon symbolizes “on target accuracy” or a direct hit. On a map showing deployment forces, an “X” indicates the presence of a brigade and a “dot” indicates Field Artillery. The design symbolizes the branch, mission and echelon of the unit.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 4 January 1980. It was cancelled effective 17 October 1999, when the brigade was redesignated as the 4th Brigade, 75th Division. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-650)
Нарукавный знак 434 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
On a rectangular shaped shield 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height, arched at the top and bottom and divided into eight sections alternating red and yellow, three black cannon balls in vertical center all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the traditional colors of Field Artillery. The alternating red and yellow squares represent a grid pattern of fire indicating the unit’s mission and the three cannon balls allude to three consecutive hits symbolizing accuracy. The four sections on either side with three cannon balls in center allude to the unit’s numerical designation.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 25 January 1979. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-636)
Нарукавный знак 428 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
On a scarlet quatrefoil 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in diameter, a yellow wheel surmounted by a yellow cross potent with a curved fin-like segment issuing from each end, all with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are used for Artillery. The wheel and cross potent (simulating the muzzles of guns in action) symbolize the basic mission of the organization. In addition, the numerical designation of the unit is indicated by the quatrefoil, two colors, and the eight segments between the spokes of the wheel and cross.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 23 October 1979. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-628)
Нарукавный знак 402 бригады (учебной) полевой артиллерии СВ США
Нарукавный знак 227 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Нарукавный знак 224 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Нарукавный знак 214 бригады огневой артиллерийской поддержки СВ США
Description
A hexagon 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height by 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall having within an 1/8 (.32 cm) inch wide yellow border a scarlet field and centered thereon a yellow arrow with point at the top and shaft split into three segments in base, surmounted above center by two crossed light blue bayonets and having centered overall a black cannon barrel.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors associated with the artillery branch. The large arrow symbol of the background suggests a missile firing and thus represents the missile units of the brigade; the crossed bayonets represent infantry and the cannon barrel refers to the artillery battalion. The points at top and bottom suggest firepower and accuracy.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved for the 214th Field Artillery Brigade on 5 April 1982. It was redesignated for the 214th Fires Brigade with the description updated on 10 October 2006. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-675)
Нарукавный знак 212 бригады огневой артиллерийской поддержки СВ США
Description
A vertical rectangle arched at top and bottom, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width overall, having within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border a field divided per saltire of yellow and scarlet and between two yellow decrescents at center, two black vertical arrows conjoined, their points upwards.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors used for the Field Artillery branch. The crossed lines of the field refer to target finding and the two decrescents suggest the aerial route of the artillery projectile; the arrows denote artillery. The Roman numeral designation is represented by the two C-shaped symbols for 200 and the X-shaped field and two vertical arrows for 12.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 212th Field Artillery Brigade on 28 July 1981. It was redesignated effective 17 July 2011, for the 212th Fires Brigade with the description updated. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-666)
Нарукавный знак 210 бригады огневой артиллерийской поддержки СВ США
Description
Centered vertically on a disc 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in diameter divided saltirewise yellow and scarlet, a black silhouetted cannon barrel, muzzle at top, between two yellow crescents with horns outward, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) wide yellow border.
Symbolism
Yellow and scarlet are the colors used for Artillery. The black vertical cannon barrel and the crossed lines, symbolic of a sighting device, suggest accuracy and firepower; the crescents suggest high trajectory and long distance. The crescents and crosswise division further allude to the Roman numeral for 210, the unit’s numerical designation.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 210th Field Artillery Brigade effective 16 September 1980. It was redesignated effective 16 November 2006, for the 210th Fires Brigade with the description updated. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-651)
Нарукавный знак 209 бригады огневой артиллерийской поддержки СВ США
Нарукавный знак 197 бригады огневой артиллерийской поддержки СВ США
Description
On a red rectangle 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08cm) in width overall arched at top and bottom, a bundle of five yellow arrows, points up, tied with a yellow ribbon all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Red and yellow are the colors traditionally used for Field Artillery. The tied bundle of five arrows adopted from the New Hampshire State crest refers to the unit's home location and symbolizes the mission as well. A bundle of arrows was one of the first missiles used in an artillery mission.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 197th Field Artillery Brigade on 23 January 1979. It was redesignated effective 1 September 2008, for the 197th Fires Brigade with the description updated. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-633)
Нарукавный знак 196 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
On a red shield arched at top and bottom, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, a yellow diagonal stripe extending over the shield from upper left to lower right bearing a black cannon barrel and in the upper right a blue disc bearing three stars within a white border; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors used for Artillery. The vertical band, known as a "bend" in heraldry, is an allusion to the bend in the Tennessee River known as Moccasin Bend which is in Chattanooga, the home of the Brigade headquarters. The gun barrel represents the basic mission, and the blue disc with the three stars, adapted from the state flag of Tennessee, further alludes to the home area of the organization.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 23 January 1979. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-632)
Нарукавный знак 169 бригады огневой артиллерийской поддержки СВ США
Description
A shield-shaped device 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 2 3/4 inches (6.99cm) in height overall, consisting of three red mountain peaks with white caps bearing a yellow field piece in vertical center, all below a light blue sky area and all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the traditional colors of Field Artillery and the field piece refers to the organization's mission. The light blue sky and mountain peaks, representing the Rocky Mountains, refer to the previous home station of the unit at Denver, Colorado. Yellow further alludes to the historic gold fields of the state, and the red mountains allude to the state name, Colorado, which is Spanish for "colored red."
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 169th Field Artillery Brigade on 3 January 1979. It was redesignated effective 1 September 2008, for the 169th Fires Brigade with the description and symbolism updated. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-631)
Нарукавный знак 153 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
On a red rectangle arched at top and bottom, 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall and within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border, a yellow serpent (Bushmaster) coiled around a black machete with handle at upper right and blade point at lower left.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the traditional colors of the Field Artillery branch. The serpent and the machete are symbolic of the Canal Zone jungles and allude to service in that area.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 23 April 1979. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-640)
Нарукавный знак 151 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
Centered on a scarlet rectangle arched at top and bottom, 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a black cannon barrel surmounting and partially enclosed by a yellow horseshoe in base and the barrel surmounted above center by a white crescent, all enclosed by a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors used for Artillery. The revolutionary period cannon barrel and the horseshoe are historic symbols of artillery and refer to the mission of the modern artillery branch as well. The crescent is adapted from the State Flag and Seal of South Carolina, the unit's home state.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 22 Dec 1978. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-630)
Нарукавный знак 142 бригады огневой артиллерийской поддержки СВ США
Description
A circular device 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in diameter overall, consisting of a yellow vertical projectile on a blue background surmounted by a red diamond, long axis horizontal, bearing a yellow diagonal stripe from upper left to lower right, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the traditional colors of Field Artillery organizations. The diamond shape and blue background refer to Arkansas, the unit's home state, and the gold diagonal stripe on the scarlet background, from the coat of arms of the Marquis de la Fayette, alludes to Fayetteville, Arkansas, the headquarters location. The projectile indicates the unit's mission and firepower potential.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 7 September 1978. It was redesignated effective 3 September 2006, for the 142d Fires Brigade with the description updated. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-624)
Нарукавный знак 138 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
A rectangular shield 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall divided vertically in half red and yellow and arced at the top and bottom having centered overall a blue horse's head in profile, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border.
Symbolism
Red and yellow are the colors of Field Artillery. The thoroughbred horse's head refers to the horse racing history of Lexington and is blue alluding to the "Bluegrass State." The horse resembles a knight chess piece and refers to the Field Artillery mission with the ability to strike behind enemy lines.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 26 June 1979. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-643)
Нарукавный знак 135 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
On a rectangle 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height with scarlet above and blue below, black top view silhouette of a howitzer muzzle point up over a yellow diamond shape with a wavy base, all within 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors associated with Field Artillery. The mountain represents the "Ozarks," a distinctive geographic feature of the state. The blue wavy area symbolizes the two major rivers (Missouri and Mississippi) that have been so vital in settlement and growth of the state. The howitzer refers to the Field Artillery mission.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 23 Apr 1979. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-641)
Нарукавный знак 130 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
On a scarlet shield arched at top and bottom 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a vertical yellow cannon (cascabel in base) surmounting a yellow sunflower with a black cannonball at its center, all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) blue border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors used for Artillery. The cannon and cannonball symbolize the basic mission of the organization. The sunflower refers to the State of Kansas, home area of the organization, and alludes to an explosion. The color blue is indicative of the support provided the Infantry.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 130th Field Artillery Brigade on 25 Jan 1979 and subsequently deactivated. It was reinstated on 24 Jun 1997. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-634)
Нарукавный знак 118 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Нарукавный знак 115 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
On a scarlet square one corner up a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border 3 1/2 inches (8.89cm) in height and width overall, a yellow sunburst superimposed by the black silhouette of a bucking bronco and rider.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Field Artillery. The rayed sun, a symbol of excellence, gives the allusion of a shellburst, and also suggests the scenic wonders of Wyoming. The bucking bronco expresses the spirit, determination and heritage of the soldiers of the Wyoming Army National Guard.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 9 June 1988. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-750)
Нарукавный знак 75 бригады огневой артиллерийской поддержки СВ США
Description
On a red rectangle arched at the top and bottom, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, a yellow lozenge bearing a vertical red field piece all with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Field Artillery. The field piece symbolizes the unit’s firepower capabilities and mission. The lozenge refers to the 75th Field Artillery’s nickname, “Diamond Brigade.”
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 75th Field Artillery Brigade on 2 March 1982. The insignia was redesignated for the 75th Fires Brigade effective 18 September 2006 with the description and symbolism updated. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-674)
Нарукавный знак 42 бригады полевой артиллерии СВ США
Description
On a yellow shield arched at top and bottom, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall, a red diagonal stripe extending over the shield from upper left to lower right, bearing a yellow cannon barrel between in upper right a blue fleur-de-lis and in lower left three black cannon balls; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border.
Symbolism
Scarlet and yellow are the colors used for Artillery. The diagonal red band, indicative of a road fraught with action and danger, bearing a gold cannon barrel for distinctive service, alludes to the unit's origin as Railroad Artillery and the fleur-de-lis refers to their WWI service in France. The cannon balls represent the three battalions of the regiment when first formed.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 16 September 1980. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-658)