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505TH MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BRIGADE
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in width consisting of a gold and blue chequey pentagon surmounted by a black chess knight flanked on either side by a gold key and lightning flash all enclosed in base by a black scroll doubled and inscribed OUT FRONT FOR VICTORY in gold.

Symbolism
Oriental blue is the primary color traditionally used by Military Intelligence units.  The pentagon suggests 505 the units designation.  The chess knight signifies covert capabilities, while the checky background denotes strategy.  The lightning flash represents speed and cutting technology, while the key symbolizes security and support functions.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 505th Military Intelligence Group on 1 December 1997.  It was amended to correct the description of the design on 18 February 1998.  The insignia was redesignated effective 16 September 2015, for the 505th Military Intelligence Brigade.





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