File:SpecOpsCmdAfricaUSAESSI.jpg

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DescriptionSpecOpsCmdAfricaUSAESSI.jpg	English: Special Operations Command Africa: United States Army Element Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Combat Service Identification Badge[1].
Date	16 January 2009
Source	US Army Institute of Heraldry
Author	English: United States Army
Permission (Reusing this file)	English: US Army Institute of Heraldry
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Licensing[edit]

This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use. Deutsch ∙ English ∙ فارسی ∙ 日本語 ∙ русский ∙ +/−

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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia[edit]

• Description: A shield-shaped embroidered device 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall consisting of a scarlet shield charged with a black stylized lion’s head surmounted by a black dagger point up with the word “AIRBORNE” in scarlet letters above upon a black embowed tab, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border.

Combat Service Identification Badge[edit]

• A silver color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia^[2].

Symbolism[edit]

1. The shield indicates a strong defense and represents the command structure of the organization, its three sides symbolizing its missions on land, sea, and in the air.
2. The lion’s head symbolizes courage, strength, and determination applied with wisdom and intelligence.
3. The black dagger recalls the mission and heritage of Special Operations.
4. Red symbolizes courage, fortitude, and sacrifice; black denotes determination and constancy.

Background[edit]

1. The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 2009-01-16
2. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-989)

Notes[edit]

This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia. The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries. These restrictions are independent of the copyright status.