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158TH MANEUVER ENHANCEMENT BRIGADE
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a blue irregularly shaped heptagon shield within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border 3 1/8 inches (7.94 cm) in height and width overall, the upper side with 2 separated concave arcs, a white machete placed diagonally, the handle in upper right, and the blade, edge to base, enwrapped three times by a white snake (bushmaster), head raised to left and facing front, tongue forked and with blue eyes, and tip of tail extending horizontally to right.

Symbolism
The deadly bushmaster snake is native to the jungles of Central America and coiled around a machete, is symbolic of service in the Canal Zone.  The blue background signifies the original unit designation of Infantry.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 258th Infantry Brigade on 30 March 1966.  It was redesignated for the 258th Military Police Brigade on 24 September 1968.  The insignia was redesignated effective 1 September 2010, for the 158th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and amended to update the description and add a symbolism.  (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-416)




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a white cloud form behind a blue stylized cactus plant of three branches the trunk cut off square in base and superimposed upon it a gold trident; encircling the lower edge of the cactus, passing behind the trunk and touching the cloud at either side a gold scroll bearing the words "WE CAN" on the left and "WE DO" on the right all in blue letters.

Symbolism
The three-branched symbol in the center simulates the cactus of the Arizona desert and the gold trident on blue alludes to World War II service in the Pacific area including two assault landings.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 258th Infantry Brigade on 14 June 1967.  It was redesignated for the 258th Military Police Brigade on 21 August 1968.  The insignia was redesignated for the 258th Support Center on 19 August 1976.  It was redesignated for the 258th Rear Area Operations Center on 25 November 1986.  It was redesignated for the 258th Support Center on 27 April 1988.  The insignia was redesignated effective 1 September 2010, for the 158th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade with the description updated.





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