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ROTC / JROTC Schools / California / Encinal High School, Alameda, CA /

ENCINAL HIGH SCHOOL JROTC ALAMEDA, CA
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a vertical rectangle arched convexly at top and bottom 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height overall, a yellow sword and a jet plane crossed diagonally with points upward upon a field divided horizontally with blue above white and scarlet with the inscription "ENCINAL" at top "JETS' at bottom both in white, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border.

Symbolism
Red, white a blue are the national colors. The sword alludes to the JROTC program of military science, and the jet plane suggests the school's nickname.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 13 February 1985.




Shoulder Loop Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver colored metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches ( 3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a silver radiant "keyhole" shape background bearing five interlaced silver rings in base enfiled by the handle of a blue torch with silver flame overlapping the background in base, below a light blue star. The torch and star surmount a white open book. All within and below a blue circular swallow-tailed scroll arching above and inscribed "ENCINAL HIGH JETS" in silver letters.

Symbolism
Blue and white are the colors associated with the school. The torch signifies the cadets' quest for knowledge and the open book represents academic instruction. The star symbolizes dedicated services and personal achievement of the cadets. The interlocking rings denote student body unity and athletic excellence.

Background
The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 30 April 1993.





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