Heraldic items reflect history, tradition, ideals, mission, and
accomplishments. Army shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) and distinctive unit
insignia (DUI) and Air Force emblems have been designed so that each is
distinctive to the organization for which approved. All serve as identifying
devices and contribute to unit cohesiveness.
The heraldic items displayed below are authorized for
Mississippi Army and Air National Guard units by Major Subordinate Command (then
numerically within the command), as well as organizations subordinate to the
Mississippi Military Department.
Army National Guard (ARNG) units may have: Shoulder Sleeve
Insignia (SSI), their shoulder patch; Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI), their
unit crest; Organizational Colors, the flag for battalion and higher units; and
Coat of Arms (CoA) for Regimental elements that are used in the design of
organizational colors.
Updates:
22 Sept 16: Added 210 FI BN authorizations
25 Jan 16: Added MSARNG split-state aviation authorizations under 66 TC
13 May 15: Added MS Magnolia Gold
12 May 15: Added missing authorizations within 155 ABCT as well as traditional/special designations
10 Feb 15: Moved 47 CST and 102 MPAD beneath 66 TC
18 Oct 13: Corrected TAG authorization to wear ARNG
Garrison Command SSI/DUI
17 Oct 13: Added separate BN flags for the 185 AV
REG
10 Oct 13: Added authorization for Det. 16 OSA
Image Use Policy
The images of all badges, insignia, decorations and medals on
this web site are protected by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 and the
Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507). Permission to use these images
for commercial purposes must be obtained prior to their use. Contact the
MSNG Command Historian for additional information.