File:5th Theater Army Area Command SSI.png

Summary[edit]

Description5th Theater Army Area Command SSI.png	English: Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) of the 5th Theater Army Area Command, part of the United States Army.
Date	21 August 1962
Source	5th Theater Army Area Command heraldry from the United States Institute of Heraldry website
Author	United States Army        Authority file : Q9212 VIAF: 135579316 ISNI: 0000000121632208 ULAN: 500312951 LCCN: n79063202 NLA: 35562961 WorldCat creator QS:P170,Q9212

Description[edit]

Blazon

A 2 inch (5.08 cm) disc having within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) outer red border a 1/16 inch (.16 cm) white border around a blue center on which is a star composed of five white diamonds joined at the center and connected at their widest point by a white circle 1/16 inch (.16 cm) in width.

Symbolism

The five lozenges represent the functions of the Command in support of combat units.  They also allude to the numerical designation of the unit.  Red, white and blue represent the United States national colors.

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 5th Logistical Command on 21 August 1962.  It was redesignated for the 5th Support Command and amended to revise the symbolism effective 21 October 1978.  The insignia was redesignated for the 5th Theater Army Area Command with the description revised effective 1 November 1989.  (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-302)

Licensing[edit]

This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use. Deutsch ∙ English ∙ فارسی ∙ 日本語 ∙ русский ∙ +/−