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65TH MEDICAL BRIGADE
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Description
On a rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall divided per fess wavy in the manner of a Taeguk maroon and ultramarine blue by a white wavy barrulet, overall a white sword with golden yellow wings displayed issuing from the sword grip; intertwined around the sword blade seven times are two golden yellow serpents respectant.

Symbolism
Maroon, white, and the Caduceus historically are associated with the Army Medical Corps.  Gold is emblematic of excellence and high ideals.  The sword is pointing downward to indicate a military unit with a non-combatant posture.  The serpents intertwine the sword blade seven times to represent the five campaign streamers awarded the unit during World War II, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe, one Meritorious Unit streamer embroidered European Theater, and one for the units service in the Republic of Korea.  The strong and enduring alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea is highlighted by the wavy division of the patch in the manner of the Taeguk, with maroon for red above and blue, below.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 16 October 2008.  It was amended to correct the symbolism on 7 June 2016.     (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-973)




Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a silver starburst supporting a maroon cross couped, thereon between a blue fleur-delis and Taeguk in proper colors, a silver sword point down with wings displayed and issuing from its grip, intertwined around the blade are two silver serpents respectant.  Across the bottom and lower sides is a green scroll inscribed DA DEXTRAM MISERO in silver letters.

Symbolism
Maroon and silver are the colors for the U.S. Army Medical Corps.  Green was the color used in the medieval age for academic gowns for medicine and it is currently the academic color for medicine.  The cross, a traditional symbol for medical aid and assistance, symbolizes the basic mission of the Brigade.  The serpents intertwined around the sword represent a caduceus.  The caduceus, formally adopted by the Army Medical Department, is the symbol for U.S. Army medicine.  The fleur-de-lis commemorates the units war campaign streamers earned for World War II in France and Europe.  The Taeguk represents the strong and enduring alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, ensuring security, stability, and economic prosperity for over 50 years.  The motto translates to Give Aid To The Unfortunate.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 26 August 2009.





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