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Acquisition Support Center Patch. US Army
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A black truncated equilateral triangle with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall charged with a Greek "Alpha" interlaced by a yellow Greek Omega.
Symbolism
Black, white and yellow are the colors of the U.S. Army Acquisition Corps emblem. The Greek "Alpha" and "Omega" are adapted from the organization's emblem and symbolize the intricate and continuous acquisition process and mission.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Acquisition Executive Support Agency on 3 December 1998. It was redesignated retroactive to 1 October 2002, for the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-840)
Description
A black truncated equilateral triangle with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall charged with a Greek "Alpha" interlaced by a yellow Greek Omega.
Symbolism
Black, white and yellow are the colors of the U.S. Army Acquisition Corps emblem. The Greek "Alpha" and "Omega" are adapted from the organization's emblem and symbolize the intricate and continuous acquisition process and mission.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Acquisition Executive Support Agency on 3 December 1998. It was redesignated retroactive to 1 October 2002, for the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-840)