US Army Unit Crest: Intelligence Center & School - Motto: VERITAS VIGILANTIA VICTORIA
US Army Unit Crest: Intelligence Center & School - Motto: VERITAS VIGILANTIA VICTORIA


 
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Insignia Description
A gold color metal and enamel insignia 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield and crest blazoned Chequy Azure (teal blue) and Or, upon a fess Sable, a Grecian Sphinx couchant of the second. On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure a building consisting of four pillars arraswise of the second and fimbriated of the first, surmounted by a lamp of knowledge resting upon a sheathed saber fesswise both of the last. Attached below the shield a gold triparted scroll inscribed "VERITAS VIGILANTIA VICTORIA" in black letters.

Symbolism
Teal blue and yellow perpetuate the history of Army Intelligence. The tactical and strategic phases of Intelligence are symbolized by the chequy background which represents a chessboard. The three divisions of the field denote the three main phases of intelligence: collection, production and dissemination. Wisdom and silence are symbolized by the Sphinx. The color black also alludes to secrecy. The architectural construction represents a place of learning and the lamp of knowledge symbolizes enlightenment. Military leadership is represented by the sheathed saber.

History
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Intelligence School on 14 Apr 1961. On 16 Jul 1982, authorization for wear was extended to personnel of the U. S. Army Intelligence Center. Effective 1 Oct 1990, with description and symbolism revised, authorization for wear of the insignia was extended to personnel of the U. S. Army Intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry


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