Description

On a blue disc with a 1/16 inch (.16 cm) white edging all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border, 2 inches (5.08 cm) overall in diameter, four white arrows issuing from the white edging, interlaced and forming an open square in the center.

Symbolism

The four arrows allude to the organization’s numerical designation and the readiness for service in “any corner of the globe.” Red, white, and blue are the national colors.

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 4th Logistical Command on 4 August 1964. It was redesignated for the 4th Support Center effective 21 December 1975. It was redesignated for the 4th Materiel Management Center on 16 June 1989. The insignia was amended to correct the authorization for the 4th Materiel Management Center on 14 August 1989. It was redesignated for the 4th Support Center on 15 November 2000. The insignia was redesignated for the 4th Sustainment Command effective 16 October 2008.

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description

A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a gold torch enflamed red superimposed by two gold crossed scimitars, overall a square divided saltirewise with white at top and bottom and blue on either side and all enclosed by a blue tripartite scroll inscribed “LEADERS” on the left, “IN” at bottom and “LOGISTICS” on the right in gold.

Symbolism

Red, white, and blue are our national colors and reflect courage, integrity, and devotion to duty; gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement. The two scimitars commemorate the unit’s campaigns in the Defense of Saudi Arabia and the Liberation and Defense of Kuwait. The torch symbolizes leadership. The square suggests a shipping container alluding to the unit’s stock control and processing of Army materiel. Its four sections reflect the numerical designation of the Command, while the crossed division of the box underscores strength and cooperation.

Background