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350 Civil Affairs Battalion

350 Civil Affairs Battalion
Unit Insignia

  • Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in width consisting of a stylized purple mountain range of three peaks surmounted by a silver rope annulet, overall a medium blue stylized wave inscribed "SEND US" in silver, all surmounted in base by a black sword and a green olive branch chevronwise reversed.
  • Symbolism: Purple and white are the colors traditionally used by Civil Affairs units. The mountains or land area is divided by the light blue scroll symbolizing the Caribbean and the organization's home area and theater of operations. The rope annulet ties the two areas together symbolizing unity and constancy. The sword and olive branch represent conflict and peacetime operations highlighting the Command's mission.
  • Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved 6 Oct 1999.


350 Civil Affairs Battalion
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

  • Description: A medium blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) white border, 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in width and 3 inches (7.32cm) in height overall bearing a purple stylized mountain peak superimposed by a stylized medium blue wave all throughout; overall a black sword and a green olive branch crossed diagonally and entwined by a white rope annulet.
  • Symbolism: Purple and white are the colors traditionally used by Civil Affairs units. The mountains or land area is divided by the light blue stylized wave symbolizing the Caribbean and the organization's home area and theater of operations. The rope annulet ties the two areas together symbolizing unity and constancy. The sword and olive branch represent conflict and peacetime operations highlighting the Command's mission.
  • Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved 6 Oct 1999.