The 219th Engineer Brigade Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, or unit patch, was originally approved for and worn by the 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade of the Indiana National Guard.
Approved on 1 September 2008, the arrowhead-shaped design of the insignia, adapted from insignia of U.S. Recondo Schools that were eventually replaced by the Long Range Surveillance Leaders Course, symbolizes the schools’ philosophy of integrity in developing the traits of smart, skilled, tough, courageous, and confident soldiers. A background equally divided between blue and red is homage to the unit’s lineage back to the 38th Infantry Division, while a black sword with yellow border is an emblem of the stealth needed for effective collection of intelligence, particularly at the front lines of the battlefield; it also indicates the Brigade’s willingness to engage and sustain the battlefield’s front lines.
A trio of lightning bolts stands for the three tenets of Battlefield Surveillance—Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.
On 14 October 2017, the Brigade was reorganized, redesignated, and activated as the 219th Engineer Brigade and the 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade insignia was authorized for it to wear.
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