Joint Forces Command US Army Element

JOINT FORCES COMMAND US ARMY ELEMENT

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Description: On a white shield with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) gold border 3 1/2 inches (8.89cm) in height and 2 13/16 inches (7.14cm) in width, a medium blue land mass of the Continental United States bearing four gold stars crosswise shaded dark blue above in base four arced stripes in green, red, dark blue and blue.

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height consisting of a gold polestar interlaced by four conjoined annulets - green, red, dark blue and blue - all surmounted by a black shield bordered gold and charged with a gold eagle's head.

Origin/meaning

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: The design is a duplicate of the United States Joint Forces Command's seal.

Distinctive Unit Insignia: The eagle, our National symbol, represents vigilance and military preparedness; the shield symbolizes a strong defense, and the border around it signifies unity. Gold is for excellence and achievement; black denotes solidity and stability. The polestar, highlighting the scope and capabilities of the command, is interlaced with four conjoined annulets symbolizing the synergistic relationship of the four command components and their cooperation with and reinforcement of each other in supporting a strong defense and total military preparedness.

The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 18 August 1999. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Element, U.S. Atlantic Command on 7 September 1995. It was redesignated for wear by the U.S. Army Element, United States Joint Forces Command on 18 August 1999.

Literature: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.