Distinctive Unit Insignia.

Summary

• A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield blazoned: Quarterly Azure and Vert, in bend a lightning flash point to base Gules fimbriated Or and in bend sinister a Cavalry saber point to chief of the like.
• Attached below the shield a Gold scroll inscribed "OUT FRONT" in Blue letters.

Symbolism:

• Blue and green refer to the air and ground assets of the Battalion, and further allude to the close relationship with Infantry (blue) and Armor (green) units of the Division.
• The red and yellow flash connotes the prominent role of electronic signals intelligence in modern warfare.
• The Cavalry saber, flash and quartered field, collectively suggest the blending of the traditional with the latest modern developments in intelligence, reconnaissance, security and electronic warfare capabilities within the Battalion.

Background:

• A distinctive unit insignia was approved for the 501st Military Intelligence Battalion on 6 November 1980.
• That design was cancelled and a new design/the current design approved on 21 September 1993.

Licensing

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