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DEPART. OF DEFENSE

US MARINE CORPS

INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND  OBAVJEŠTAJNO SIGURNOSNA KOMANDA

2nd MILITARY INTELIGENCE COMMAND  2. VOJNO-OBAVJEŠTAJNA KOMANDA

205nd MILITARY INTELIGENCE BRIGADE  205. VOJNO-OBAVJEŠTAJNA BRIGADA

       On an oriental blue shield 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height a white fleur-de-lis centered in front of two crossed silver gray lightning bolts. Oriental blue and silver gray are the colors associated with Military Intelligence units.  The crossed lightning bolts refer to the convergence of all types of intelligence from all sources, enabling commanders to “see the battlefield.”  The fleur-de-lis alludes to the unit’s original activation in France. The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 6 August 1985. 

207rd MILITARY INTELIGENCE BRIGADE  207. VOJNO-OBAVJEŠTAJNA BRIGADA

      On a three inch (7.62 cm) disc a gray key and lightning bolt crossed slightly above center, with the key's ward at the lower left and the lightning bolt's point to the right, centered below is a dagger, point up, with gray blade and black hilt all within the narrow red outline of seven-petaled stylized rose its outermost edges 1/8 inch (.32 cm) from the discs edge to allow for overstitching.  Oriental blue and silver gray are associated with military intelligence; the red derives from the predominant color of the VII Corps shoulder sleeve insignia and black represents the unknown.  The key and lightning bolt represent electronic warfare and security and also signify the numeral two of the unit's designation.  The stylized seven-petaled rose has its origin in the more traditional compass, dagger and rose associated with the Military Intelligence branch and also represents the numeral seven of the unit's designation as well as the number of the parent corps.  The circular shape of the insignia also refers to the zero of the unit's designation.  The dagger denotes the counter-intelligence function of the unit. The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 18 July 1985. 

470th MILITARY INTELIGENCE BRIGADE  470. VOJNO-OBAVJEŠTAJNA BRIGADA

500th MILITARY INTELIGENCE BRIGADE  500. VOJNO-OBAVJEŠTAJNA BRIGADA

501st MILITARY INTELIGENCE BRIGADE  501. VOJNO-OBAVJEŠTAJNA BRIGADA

504th MILITARY INTELIGENCE BRIGADE  504. VOJNO-OBAVJEŠTAJNA BRIGADA

513rd MILITARY INTELIGENCE BRIGADE  513. VOJNO-OBAVJEŠTAJNA BRIGADA

      On a vertical rectangle arched at the top and bottom 2 1/8 inches (5.40cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a field divided quarterly gray and blue and thereon a yellow lightning bolt issuing from upper left and a white sword point up in saltire surmounted by a white front facing helmet detailed gray all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border. Oriental blue and silver gray are the Military Intelligence branch colors. The quartered field symbolizes the four primary intelligence functions: the collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of intelligence information. The lightning bolt refers to the worldwide capabilities and the electronic warfare functions of the unit. The sword symbolizes the aggressiveness, protection, and physical danger inherent in military intelligence operations. The helmet alludes to the origins of the unit at Camp King, Oberursel, Germany. The helmet's front facing position suggests alertness and vigilance, and the closed faceplate the anonymity and aggressiveness of covert collection. The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 20 Nov 1986.

66th MILITARY INTELLIGENCE GROUP   66. VOJNO-OBAVJEŠTAJNA GRUPA

      On a silver gray hexagon, one point up, with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) oriental blue border 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 5/8 inches (6.67cm) in width overall, an oriental blue hexagon bearing a yellow sphinx superimposed by a silver gray dagger hilted black. Oriental blue and silver gray, representing loyalty and determination, are the colors of the Military Intelligence branch. Yellow/gold symbolizes excellence. The hexagon borders reflect the numerical designation of the unit. The sphinx, a traditional military intelligence symbol, indicates observation, wisdom and discreet silence. The unsheathed dagger reflects the aggressive and protective requirements and the element of physical danger inherent in the mission of the unit. The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 27 August 1987 for the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade. It was cancelled on 17 July 2002. The insignia was reinstated effective 18 June 2003 and redesignated as an exception to policy for the 66th Military Intelligence Group, with description and symbolism updated.

Complete guide to the United States Army Medals, Badges and Insignia World War II to present, Cl. Frank C. Foster, 2004