Description32nd Support Command SSI.png	English: Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) of the 32nd Support Command, part of the United States Army.
Date	16 July 1985
Source	32nd Support Command heraldry from the United States Institute of Heraldry website
Author	United States Army        Authority file : Q9212 VIAF: 135579316 ISNI: 0000000121632208 ULAN: 500312951 LCCN: n79063202 NLA: 35562961 WorldCat creator QS:P170,Q9212

Blazon

On a blue disc with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in diameter overall, a buff colored disc 2 1/8 inches (5.40 cm) in diameter, scalloped of eight and bearing a chevron interlaced with another reversed, both crimson.

Symbolism

Buff is one of the colors for Support units and crimson is for Ordnance; blue refers to the atmosphere and to the Air Defense role of the unit.  The chevron is a heraldic symbol for support derived from the construction of a gable rood.  (It provides support for the roof, which protects everything underneath).  One chevron pointing upward relates to the maintenance of Air Defense systems; the downward chevron refers to direct automotive maintenance support.  The outer circle is symbolic of readiness and continuity of service.

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 16 July 1985.  (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-710)

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