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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a pair of silver wings displayed, the tips supporting an arced scarlet scroll inscribed "GUARDIANES DEL SUR" in silver letters enclosing two black dagger tips up saltirewise and below a blue field charged with the heads of the a silver trident above two scarlet lightning flashes conjoined at the tips in base.

Symbolism
The enclosed area between the wings and scroll suggests the form of a parachute, representing delivery airborne forces.  The lightning flashes denote rapid deployment and response.  The wings symbolize the unit's airborne status.  The daggers refer to the organization's heritage and historical ties to the 1st Special Service Force and the United States Army Special Operations; the tips are raised to indicate readiness.  Scarlet signifies courage and sacrifice, black denotes strength.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 18 July 2001.





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