<p>US Army 319th Military Intelligence Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
</p><p>Description/Blazon
</p><p>On a rectangle arched at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) gray border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, divided beveled from upper right to lower left black above oriental blue, in upper left an oriental blue polestar pierced silver gray.
</p><p>Symbolism
</p><p>Oriental blue and silver gray are the colors traditionally associated with Military Intelligence units.  Blue also alludes to the Pacific and the unit's theater of operations.  Black and blue suggest day and night vigilance.  The polestar simulates satellite intelligence collection and communications.  The jagged division of the background is reminiscent of a lightning bolt, symbolizing speed, accuracy and electronic information and systems.
</p><p>Background
</p><p>The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 18 April 1989.  (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-763)
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1989-04-18
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