US Army Air Traffic Services Commando, US Army
US ARMY AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMANDO, US ARMY
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a ultramarine blue stylized spearhead with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border, 3 5/8 inches (9.21 cm) in height and 2 7/16 inches (6.19 cm) in width overall, a golden orange phoenix, enflamed of yellow and red, below an ultramarine blue terrestrial globe gridlined and fimbriated yellow surmounted by a lightning flash bend sinister wise yellow.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) overall consisting of an ultramarine blue terrestrial globe, surmounted by a brown phoenix, enflamed red below a yellow lightning flash. Attached below is an ultramarine blue scroll inscribed “FREEDOM’S VOICE” in gold.
Origin/meaning
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used by Aviation units, with which the Air Traffic Services Command is associated. The spearhead shape, adapted from the Special Operation Command insignia, refers to the Area Traffic Service’s area of tactical missions. It also denotes the forward thrust motion of the army aviation assets to operate safely and effectively. The phoenix, a mythological bird, after being consumed by flames arose anew from the ashes; symbolizes the rebirth of Air Traffic Services into the Command. The terrestrial globe alludes to the worldwide scope of the Air Traffic Services’ mission and the sphere of influence of the Air Traffic Services Command. The lightning flash represents Army readiness and the striking speed of the Command’s signal background. The insignia was approved on 31 October 2003.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used by Aviation units, with which the Air Traffic Services Command is associated. The phoenix, a mythological bird after being engulfed by fire arose anew from the ashes; symbolizes the rebirth of air traffic services into the Air Traffic Services Command. The terrestrial globe alludes to the worldwide scope of the Air Traffic Services’ mission and the sphere of influence of the Air Traffic Services Command. The lightning flash represents Army readiness and the striking speed of the Command’s signal background. The insignia was approved on 31 October 2003. The insignia was amended to change the description on 18 February 2004.
Literature: Image from Olompvo on Pinterest. Image of the DUI and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army