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Latest revision as of 07:46, 28 December 2022

US ARMY BROADCASTING SYSTEM


Arms of US Army Broadcasting System

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)
Arms of US Army Broadcasting System

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)


Official blazon

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: On a teal blue square with one point up a 1/8 inch (.32cm) teal blue border, 2 3/4 inches (6.99cm) in height overall, a scarlet polestar encircled by four yellow stylized lightning flashes forming a square with one point up.

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height consisting of a teal blue rectangle rounded at top and bottom and bearing at center between the words "RADIO" at top and "TV" below a television camera surmounted by a broadcast microphone all in gold; on a gold arch at top the letters "A B S" in teal blue.

Origin/meaning

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Teal blue and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with branch unassigned units. Red denotes action and zeal. The polestar symbolizes worldwide capabilities and scope. The lightning flashes, signifying speed and electronic transmission, form arrows pointing in the four cardinal directions depicting dissemination of information.

Distinctive Unit Insignia: Teal blue and yellow are the colors denoting branch immateriel status. The organization's mission is indicated by the camera and microphone.

The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 14 February 1991. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved as an exception to policy on 29 January 1986.


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