402D FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
On a blue pointed arch curved at bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) wide yellow border 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width and 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height overall, a yellow torch with red and yellow flames centered upon two crossed swords with white blades point up and yellow hilts, and centered overall a round shield in red edged with white.
The torch is symbolic of instruction and learning and the crossed swords and shield represent their practical application. The red center alludes to Field Artillery, the mortal danger of armed combat and the simulation of combat conditions during training.
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 402d Brigade (Training) on 18 April 1985. It was redesignated for the 402d Field Artillery Brigade with the description updated on 11 January 2007. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-706)
Distinctive Unit Insignia
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in diameter consisting of four gold pheons points down between five red rays, issuing from a blue demi-torch charged with a gold fleur-de-lis all on a disc divided horizontally blue above and gold below; attached below a semicircular blue motto scroll bearing in gold letters the inscription "TRAIN TO EXCELLENCE."
The torch is symbolic of knowledge and alludes to the training mission of the Brigade. The light of the torch is a shell burst and with the four pheons (heraldic arrowheads) aimed at a focal point suggest artillery and marksmanship. The arrowheads also refer to the Native American heritage of the State of Oklahoma, the original home area of the unit. Red and gold are the colors associated with Field Artillery; blue is from the flag of Oklahoma. The gold fleur-de-lis stands for the unit's World War II campaign participation in France and Central Europe.
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 402d Brigade (Training) (FA) on 27 September 1985. It was redesignated for the 402d Field Artillery Brigade with the description and symbolism updated on 11 January 2007.