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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device, 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall, issuant between and above the wings of a blue vol the head of a red trident, emitting two yellow lightning flashes pilewise, overall a black dagger erect. Attached above is a blue scroll inscribed "MOLON LABE" in gold letters.

Symbolism
The wings represent airborne and air operations; the trident is for underwater and sea operations. The lightning flashes represent speed and communications, while the dagger alludes to Special Forces functions. The shield symbolizes a strong defense and denotes the command structure of the organization. The motto, "MOLON LABE" is a Greek phrase which means "Come And Get Them." The phrase is derived from the famous battle of Thermopylae between the Spartans and the Persians.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 3 May 2005.





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