4th Sustainment Brigade, US Army
4TH SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE, US ARMY
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: A rectangle arced at the top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border, 3 inches in height (7.62 cm) and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width divided per pale with two conjoined chevrons reversed in chief, buff and black all counterchanged, in base a green ivy leaf edged white.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a buff disc encircled by a bamboo annulet of eleven segments superimposed by three black sword silhouettes, one palewise, the other two saltirewise supporting an eight pointed star bearing a green stylized ivy leaf. Attached below a red scroll inscribed “HEM PERFICITE” in gold.
Origin/meaning
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: The “W” or the two conjoined reversed chevrons stands for the unit’s unofficial nickname “Wrangler” and is adapted from their previous shoulder sleeve insignia. The counterchange of black and buff signifies teamwork and a cohesive unit. The contrast of these two colors refers to day and night around the clock vigilance. Buff is the primary color for army support. The ivy leaf is modified from the 4th Infantry Division which the Brigade supports.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: Gold is emblematic of excellence and achievement. The bamboo ring with eleven sections represents the eleven campaigns the unit earned in Vietnam. Bamboo also alludes to the Southwest Asia theater of operation. The three swords highlight combat readiness and commemorate the unit’s three decorations for Vietnam service. The three swords also represent the transportation, supply and service logistic missions. The star burst with the major compass points within the circle of bamboo calls to mind a compass rose and the worldwide mission of rapid deployment of logistic support and service. The ivy leaf recalls the unit’s history with the 4th Infantry Division. The motto translates to “Just Get It Done.”
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was originally approved for the 4th Support Brigade on 21 June 2005. It was amended to change the symbolism on 30 June 2005. The insignia was redesignated for the 4th Sustainment Brigade with symbolism revised on 5 May 2006. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 4th Support Brigade on 21 June 2005. The insignia was redesignated for the 4th Sustainment Brigade on 5 May 2006.
Literature: Images from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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