350th Civil Affairs Command, A-1-843

Description/Blazon
A medium blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.32 cm) in height overall bearing a purple stylized mountain peak superimposed by a stylized medium blue wave all throughout; overall a black sword and a green olive branch crossed diagonally and entwined by a white rope annulet.
Symbolism
Purple and white are the colors traditionally used by Civil Affairs units. The mountains or land area is divided by the light blue stylized wave symbolizing the Caribbean and the organization's home area and theater of operations. The rope annulet ties the two areas together symbolizing unity and constancy. The sword and olive branch represent conflict and peacetime operations highlighting the Command's mission.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 6 October 1999.
(TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-843)

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