Ultramarine blue and golden orange are traditional Army Aviation colors. The shoulder sleeve insignia shape is taken from the first patch worn by the unit’s predecessor, the 11th Air Assault Division (Test). The shield is further indicative of the protection afforded by the assigned Apache battalions. The eagle, symbolic of Army aviation, represents the superior flying ability of the brigade. It is silver to emphasize high ideals and meritorious accomplishments of Army aviation units. The arrows on the eagle’s wings allude to the numerical designation of the brigade. Also, they represent speed in flight and weapons capability of the organization.