Commonly referred to as a unit crest, the Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) of the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade features the unit’s motto "“HONOR VALOR AND SECURITY" on a scroll across the bottom.
The unit was originally designated as a Counter-Intelligence Corps in 1944 to protect against German spies coming in amongst French refugees fleeing from places that were still under Nazi control, and the heraldry upon the crest reflects its mission. In heraldic form, the sphinx symbolizes omniscience and secrecy—an excellent fit for a brigade that, throughout history, has gathered intelligence for friendly forces and foiled the spies of its enemies. It is a traditional symbol in Military Intelligence, as it tends to represent wisdom and discreet silence as well. The chequy represents the unit’s tactical and strategical abilities in the field of counter-intelligence. The six-sided hexagon containing another hexagon is a visual representation of the unit’s numerical designation.
The crest was originally approved for the 66th Military Intelligence Group in July 1969. It was then re-designated for the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade October 1986. In 2002 it was re-designated when the unit changed the name back to the 66th Military Intellience Group in 2002. The final re-designation came in July 2008 when the unit took on its current name. Its current headquarters are at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany.
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A Distinctive Unit Insignia is worn by all Soldiers (except General Officers) in units that have been authorized to be issued the device. It is worn centered on the shoulder loops of the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) and the blue Army Service Uniform (ASU, Enlisted only) with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam. DUIs are not worn on the Dress variations of either uniform, however.Related Items
66th Military Intelligence Brigade Patch (SSI)
66th Military Intelligence Brigade Combat Service ID Badge (CSIB)