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English: NETCOM/9th SC(A) Distinctive Unit Insignia

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A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of three gold swords on a black background one vertical and two saltirewise between and encircled by six orange electronic flashes and surmounted by a white globe having gold gridlines, all beneath an arched gold scroll bearing the inscription "VOICE OF THE ARMY" in black letters.

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Orange and white are the colors representative of the Signal Corps. The swords are indicative of the military establishment supported by the Command and refer to operational readiness. The globe and electronic flashes, adapted from the shoulder sleeve insignia, symbolize the worldwide aspects of communications and the organization's dynamic and strategic capabilities.

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Strategic Communications Command on 27 February 1969. It was redesignated for the U.S. Army Communications Command on 18 October 1973. The insignia was redesignated for the U.S. Army Information Systems Command on 25 October 1984. It was redesignated for the U.S. Army Signal Command on 13 November 1996. It was redesignated effective 16 September 1997, for the 9th Signal Command. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 October 2002, for the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command.
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Source US Army Institute of Heraldry
Author US Army Institute of Heraldry

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This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

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