560th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, A-1-987

Description/Blazon
On a stylized Greek spearhead shaped embroidered item divided vertically through the center, light blue and black, displaying across the upper portion of the item a yellow striking lightning bolt issuing from the upper left to the right, overall in the center a silver gray dagger, the hilt dark gray, point up; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border. The overall dimensions are 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width.
Symbolism
The Greek spearhead shaped insignia signifies the weaponry of the earliest elite warriors in history and highlights the importance of the Brigade's operations to the overall war fight as being at the "tip of the spear," alluding to the motto "TO THE POINT." Light blue represents the Infantry capability of the long range surveillance soldiers. Black denotes the unknown characteristics of the future battlefields. The striking lightning bolt illustrates the Brigade's mission of delivering heightened awareness and understanding to commanders, at all levels in the field. The dagger symbolizes the sharpness of the technical and tactical proficiency of all soldiers across the Brigade.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 1 September 2009.
(TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-987).

Information & Plaques Courtesy of The Institute of Heraldry!!