FORSCOM shoulder sleeve insignia

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The FORSCOM shoulder sleeve insignia is the distinctive U.S. Army patch worn by personnel of the United States Army Forces Command, symbolizing its mission to train, mobilize, and deploy combat-ready forces.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf U.S. Army formation insignia
military insignia
shoulder sleeve insignia
abbreviation FORSCOM SSI
appliesTo U.S. Army Forces Command
surface form: FORSCOM headquarters

United States Army operational commands
surface form: FORSCOM subordinate commands
armedForce United States Army
associatedWith U.S. Army distinctive unit insignia
surface form: FORSCOM distinctive unit insignia
authorizedBy United States Department of the Army
surface form: Department of the Army
branch Army component of U.S. Armed Forces
category FORSCOM shoulder sleeve insignia self-linksurface differs
surface form: U.S. Army shoulder sleeve insignia
color blue field
red elements
white elements
country United States of America
surface form: United States
designElement arrows or rays suggesting projection of force
stars representing Army forces
stylized sword or spear
function indicate major Army command affiliation
language symbolic, non-textual design
material embroidered fabric
placement hook-and-loop or sewn attachment
regulates wear governed by U.S. Army uniform regulations
relatedTo U.S. Army Forces Command
represents U.S. Army Forces Command
surface form: United States Army Forces Command

operational control of Army conventional forces in the United States
shape shield
status current
symbolism arrows or rays for rapid deployment capability
blue for loyalty and vigilance
red for courage and sacrifice
stars for the nationwide scope of FORSCOM
sword or spear for military readiness
white for integrity
symbolizes mission to train, mobilize, and deploy combat-ready forces
readiness of land forces for global deployment
theater contiguous United States
surface form: continental United States
usedBy Army National Guard soldiers under FORSCOM operational control
Army Reserve soldiers assigned to FORSCOM
active duty soldiers assigned to FORSCOM
usedFor identification of FORSCOM personnel
usedIn combat deployments
contingency operations
peacetime operations
wearer U.S. Army Forces Command
surface form: United States Army Forces Command
wornOn left shoulder sleeve of the Army uniform

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U.S. Army Forces Command hasEmblem FORSCOM shoulder sleeve insignia
FORSCOM shoulder sleeve insignia category FORSCOM shoulder sleeve insignia self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: U.S. Army shoulder sleeve insignia