199th Infantry Brigade

"Light, Swift and Accurate"

Description

On a shield, oblong in shape and arched at both ends, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border fimbriated by a 1/16 inch (.16 cm) white inner edge on a blue background, the upper length of a white spear, the area below the spearhead enveloped with a stylized yellow flame having an inner core of red.

Symbolism

The colors blue and white are used for Infantry. The spear, an early Infantry weapon in flames, symbolizes the evolution and firepower of the modern Infantry.

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 10 June 1966. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-404)

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description

A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height consisting of a vertical silver bayonet, the blade encircled by a silver mural crown lined with red (scarlet) all within a stylized continuous scroll in blue (Infantry blue), the scroll passing under the point of the bayonet and over the bayonet handle and partially behind the crown and bayonet guard, and bearing at top the two words “LIGHT” “SWIFT” and at base the word “ACCURATE” all in silver letters.

Symbolism

The light blue refers to Infantry and the red to Artillery elements of the organization. The bayonet, a basic weapon of Infantry élan, refers to Fort Benning (The Infantry School) where the organization was activated while the mural crown alludes to the Infantry sobriquet “Queen of Battles.” The mural crown is also heraldically symbolic of aggressive and successful attack on a fortified position or beleaguered city and in ancient times was given as a sign of courage and triumph to the unit which first stormed and scaled a city’s walls. The three words of the motto allude to the organization’s mobility and accuracy of fire and operation in the accomplishment of its mission.

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 27 June 1966.