Description

On a yellow shield shaped device with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border, 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height by 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width overall consisting of a teal blue pile bearing a silver gray sword, point up and below a white stylized outline of a mountain, in base three mullets chevron wise reversed, cobalt blue, scarlet and green.

Symbolism

Gold is emblematic of excellence and high achievement. Teal blue represents the multifunctional nature of the organization. The stylized mountain outline symbolizes Denali and Alaska, where the Brigade is located. The upright sword represents the warrior ethos reflected by all soldiers of the organization. The three stars, cobalt blue, scarlet, and green are for the pillars of the Brigade: Chemical, Engineer, and Military Police Corps, respectively. They also highlight the unit’s numeric designation of three (3).

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 16 October 2009. 

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description

A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: “Per fess Sable and tierce in bend Vert, Gules and Azure, in chief a stylized mountain Argent charged with a totem head of an eagle Or.” Resting on top of the shield is a Gold rayed demi-sun bearing a mullet of the last. Under the base of the shield are two crossed Gold swords, points down. Around the bottom and sides of the shield is a tripartite black scroll inscribed with “RESOLVE” “PROTECTION” “STRENGTH” in Gold letters with the hilts of the swords on top of the scroll.

Symbolism

Gold is emblematic of excellence and high achievement. The stylized mountain against the polar night sky symbolizes Denali and Alaska where the Brigade is located. The totem head of the eagle is adapted from the North West totems and signifies strength and vigilance. The three colors in base, dark blue, red, and green highlight the pillars of the Brigade: Chemical, Engineer, and Military Police Corps, respectively. The gold star on top of the shield is adapted from the Northern Star found on the Alaskan State Flag and also is reflected on the U.S. Army Alaska shoulder sleeve insignia. The demi-sun accentuates Alaska being the land of the midnight sun with its rays symbolizing optimism and looking forward. The swords and motto highlight the warrior ethos reflected by all soldiers of the organization.

Background