U.S. ARMY BROADCASTING SYSTEM
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a teal blue square with one point up a 1/8 inch (.32cm) teal blue border, 2 3/4 inches (6.99cm) in height overall, a scarlet polestar encircled by four yellow stylized lightning flashes forming a square with one point up.

Symbolism
Teal blue and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with branch unassigned units. Red denotes action and zeal. The polestar symbolizes worldwide capabilities and scope. The lightning flashes, signifying speed and electronic transmission, form arrows pointing in the four cardinal directions depicting dissemination of information.

Background
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 14 Feb 1991. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-788)




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height consisting of a teal blue rectangle rounded at top and bottom and bearing at center between the words "RADIO" at top and "TV" below a television camera surmounted by a broadcast microphone all in gold; on a gold arch at top the letters "A B S" in teal blue.

Symbolism
Teal blue and yellow are the colors denoting branch immateriel status. The organization's mission is indicated by the camera and microphone.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved as an exception to policy on 29 Jan 1986.





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