Military intelligence - Fort Huachuca

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CORPS
COAT OF ARMS
Shield: Azure, a key bend sinisterwise in saltire with a
lightning flash argent, in fesspoint overall a sphinx or.
Crest: On a wreath of the colors, argent and azure, a
torch or enflamed proper in front of two swords in
saltire with hilts gold and blades of the first.
Motto: ALWAYS OUT FRONT.
Symbolism: Oriental blue and silver gray are the
colors associated with military intelligence. The key,
flash, and sphinx symbolize the three basic categories
of intelligence: human, signal, and tactical. The
flaming torch between the crossed swords suggests the
illumination as provided by intelligence upon the field
of battle.
DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA
The distinctive unit insignia is the shield and motto of
the coat of arms.
HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS
DETACHMENT
66th MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BRIGADE
SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA
Description: On a silver gray hexagon, one point up,
with an oriental blue border, an oriental blue hexagon
bearing a yellow sphinx superimposed by a silver gray
dagger hilted black.
Symbolism: Oriental blue and silver gray, representing
loyalty and determination, are the colors of the
military intelligence branch. Yellow symbolizes excellence.
The hexagon borders reflect the numerical
designation of the brigade. The sphinx, a traditional
military intelligence symbol, indicates observation,
wisdom, and discreet silence. The unsheathed dagger
reflects aggressive and protective requirements and the
element of physical danger inherent in the mission of
the unit.
DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA
Description: A gold color metal and enamel device
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