US Army Special Operations Support Command (Airborne)

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US ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT COMMAND (AIRBORNE)

Coat of arms (crest) of the US Army Special Operations Support Command (Airborne)

Official blazon

A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height consisting of a silver parachute superimposed by two conjoined yellow lightning bolts saltirewise overall a black dagger and all enclosed in base by a black scroll inscribed "ASSURED SUPPORT" in silver.

Origin/meaning

The parachute represents the airborne capabilities and unconventional operational support missions. The commando dagger symbolizes total military preparedness and has historically been associated with Special Operations. The dual lightning bolts represent both the combat support and combat service support elements of the organization and the speed at which they perform their missions.

The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 18 March 1997.


Literature: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.

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