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4TH US ARMY MISSILE COMMAND
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a teal blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width overall, a yellow lightning flash striking from upper dexter to sinister base, surmounted by a scarlet perpendicular guided missile. Worn 1/16 inch (.16 cm) above the shoulder sleeve insignia, a teal blue arc tab with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border 11/16 inch (1.75 cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width overall, bearing the Arabic numeral "4," 5/16 inch (.79 cm) in height between two dashes, all yellow.

Symbolism
The mission of the command is symbolized by the missile and lightning suggests readiness and retaliatory speed.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 27 May 1958.




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a black square, one angle up, beneath and extending onto a red disc and bearing a Taeguk on a gold zodiac symbol of Sagittarius (the Archer), all above and between a black scroll, the ends terminating at the sides of the disc, inscribed "SAGITTARII" in gold letters.

Symbolism
The organization's initial service in Japan, the present continuous relationship with the Republic of Korea in defense of that country are symbolized by the red disc and the Taeguk. The black square, symbolic of measured destruction, together with the zodiac sign for Sagittarius alludes to the primary weapons and nuclear deterrent in the area of guided missiles and rockets. The four points of the square further allude to the present numerical designation of the Command.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 23 March 1976.





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