(USASOAC) unveiled its new Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) and Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI)

[Grimfury160]

http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/20...sasoac-unveils-new-distinctive-unit-insignia/

Fort Bragg, NC – The U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) unveiled its new Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) and Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) after receiving approval by the Army’s Institute of Heraldry.
USASOAC provisionally activated March 25th, 2011, as the aviation staff proponent of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. With the start of the new fiscal year in 2012, the unit shifted from provisional to fully resourced status, and thus could start the process of creating its own unique DUI and SSI.​

 

[RackMaster]

Like it, they look good.

 

[Marauder06]

Looks sharp.

 

[DA SWO]

Why?

 

[Grimfury160]

Why?

My thing is why fix it if it is not broken? I have a feeling that someone high up had a good idea, ensure that it would stand out. Looks sharp though.......

 

[DA SWO]

Just another G Staff so guys can get promoted.
There are too many ARSOF Headquarters.

 

[AWP]

A seperate command/ component? I can see that. A new DUI and all for what amounts to a garrison HQ? Um....seriously?

Even the AMU has a new unit insignia, so Tis the Season I guess.

As a general aside, whenever I hear about new awards/ uniforms/ baubles/ whatever, I can only think that we must have the war well in hand to devote time and money to such trivialties. All of the other problems must be solved, money's plentiful, and nothing's left to worry about when we can have people create new fashion accessories.

 

[Swill]

Never seen another patch that screamed "Blue Falcon" more than this one.

 

[DA SWO]

Question for those in the know.

Why does it have an Airborne Tab? I thought they cut most of the paid jump slots out.

 

[Malevolent Stomper]

Is this much growth inevitable? I thought one of the best attributes of SOF (besides obvious capabilities) in general is the smaller size (less kabooky dick dance to get shit done) than conventional forces. Cool patch and all, but was it truly necessary?

 

[Grimfury160]

Well, I wore not only the USASOC patch but proudly displayed this one as well...........your welcome....

 

[SpongeBob*24]

I went to Clothing and sales and was surprised at all the new Unit patches one could get that didn't exist the last time I went....

 

[DA SWO]

I went to Clothing and sales and was surprised at all the new Unit patches one could get that didn't exist the last time I went....

Go more then twice a decade and you won't be shocked.

 

[dknob]

I like it. And they just donned the new patch in replacement of USASOC patch.

I think 160th should definitely have their own distinct patch