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English: U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps Regimental Insignia.

A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Azure (oriental blue) a lightning flash and a key ward up, saltirewise, superimposed by a sphinx Or; attached below the shield a gold scroll inscribed "ALWAYS OUT FRONT" in black letters.

  • Symbolism:
  1. Oriental blue and silver gray is the colors associated with the Military Intelligence Corps.
  2. The key, flash and sphinx symbolize the three basic categories of intelligence: human, signal, and tactical.
  3. The flaming torch between the crossed swords of the crest suggests the illumination as provided by Intelligence upon the field of battle.
  4. The motto "ALWAYS OUT FRONT" reflects the forward location in gathering intelligence information.
  • Background:
  1. The regimental insignia was originally approved on 1986-07-28.
  2. Revised on 1987-03-24 to change the sphinx from enamel to recessed and gold plated.
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Source United States Army Institute of Heraldry
Author United States 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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28 July 1986

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