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84TH TRAINING COMMAND (LEADER READINESS)
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a red disc 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in diameter an ax stuck in a half split rail - ax and rail white all enclosed with 1/8 inch (.32 cm) (.32cm) Army green border.

Symbolism
The 84th Division, once known as the "Lincoln Division," was organized with personnel from Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, states with which President Abraham Lincoln was associated and where he split rails for fences in his youth.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 84th Division on 16 February 1924. It was redesignated for the 84th Airborne Division and amended to add the Airborne tab on 13 February 1951. On 6 September 1960, the insignia was amended to delete the airborne tab and redesignated for the 84th Division (Training). It was amended to revise the description and symbolism on 6 December 1998. The insignia was redesignated effective 17 October 2005, for the 84th United States Army Reserve Readiness Training Command, as a challenge and a trust. It was redesignated effective 17 October 2007, for the 84th Training Command (Leader Readiness).




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a blue octagon a silver square, one point up, charged with a blue axe and above a silver scroll with the motto "Strike Hard" in blue lettering.

Symbolism
In the blue and white of the Infantry, the combination of the eight sided octagonal and the four sided square indicate the numerical designation of the Division. The axe symbolizes the spirit of the pioneer as exemplified by the Railsplitters.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 84th Infantry Division on 23 December 1942. It was redesignated for the 84th Division (Training) on 16 January 1967. The insignia was redesignated effective 17 October 2005, for the 84th United States Army Reserve Readiness Training Command, as a challenge and a trust. It was redesignated effective 17 October 2007, for the 84th Training Command (Leader Readiness).





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