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U.S. ARMY AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COMMAND
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) overall consisting of an ultramarine blue terrestrial globe, surmounted by a brown phoenix, enflamed red below a yellow lightning flash.  Attached below is an ultramarine blue scroll inscribed "FREEDOM'S VOICE" in gold.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used by Aviation units, with which the Air Traffic Services Command is associated.  The phoenix, a mythological bird after being engulfed by fire arose anew from the ashes; symbolizes the rebirth of air traffic services into the Air Traffic Services Command.  The terrestrial globe alludes to the worldwide scope of the Air Traffic Services' mission and the sphere of influence of the Air Traffic Services Command.  The lightning flash represents Army readiness and the striking speed of the Command's signal background.

Background
The insignia was approved on 31 October 2003.  It was amended to change the description on 18 February 2004.





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