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DEPART. OF DEFENSE

US MARINE CORPS

11th AVIATION COMMAND   11. AVIO KOMANDA

      On a blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall, a silver gray eagle detailed black with wings displayed and bearing on each wing a golden orange arrow. Ultramarine blue and golden orange are traditional Army Aviation colors.  The shoulder sleeve insignia shape is taken from the first patch worn by the unit’s predecessor, the 11th Air Assault Division (Test).  The shield is further indicative of the protection afforded by the assigned Apache battalions.  The eagle, symbolic of Army aviation, represents the superior flying ability of the Command.  It is silver to emphasize high ideals and meritorious accomplishments of Army aviation units.  The arrows on the eagle’s wings allude to the numerical designation of the Command.  Also, they represent speed in flight and weapons capability of the organization.  The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 11th Aviation Brigade on 25 August 1987.  It was redesignated effective 16 September 2006, for the 11th Aviation Command with the description and symbolism updated.

12th ARMY AVIATION BRIGADA   12. AVIJACIJSKA BRIGADA KoV

      On a blue rectangle arced at the top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden orange border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, a golden orange flame of twelve tongues charged with a blue griffin’s head erased, eye golden orange.  Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally associated with the Aviation Corps. The flame signifies the combat mission and quick strike capabilities of the unit. The twelve tongues allude to the Brigade’s numerical designation. The griffin, a fabulous creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, symbolizes courage, alertness and swiftness and reflects the attributes of the Aviation Brigade.  The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 9 March 1988.

17th ARMY AVIATION BRIGADA   17. AVIJACIJSKA BRIGADA KoV

      On a blue rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) golden orange border, 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08cm) in width overall, a golden orange broad sword, point up, winged white.  Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally associated with Aviation. The broad sword is adapted from the unit’s distinctive unit insignia and symbolizes combat readiness and swift strike capability. The sword joined with the wings is indicative of aviation lifting combat forces into battle as well as the combat capability of the attack helicopters units within the 17th Aviation Brigade. The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 9 Jun 1988.

18th ARMY AVIATION BRIGADA   18. AVIJACIJSKA BRIGADA KoV

      On a blue rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden orange border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, a golden orange vol superimposed by a white quarrel.  Attached above the insignia is a blue arced tab inscribed “AIRBORNE” in white letters.  Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors associated with Army Aviation.  The wings represent flight, high aspirations and preparedness.  The quarrel symbolizes strike capabilities and aircraft.  The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 9 October 1987.  It was amended to correct the description to include the airborne tab on 28 January 2003. 

244th ARMY AVIATION BRIGADA   244. AVIJACIJSKA BRIGADA KoV

      A rectangle arced at the top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) ultramarine blue border 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall divided horizontally embattled golden orange and ultramarine blue bearing a black hawk's head at top and a white stylized compass rose at bottom.  Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used by Aviation units.  The stylized compass rose/polestar symbolizes guidance, directions, and leadership.  The hawk symbolizes vigilance and strike capabilities as well as flight and power in reserve.  The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 1 August 1995.