Description
On a vertically divided through the center arrowhead-shaped item, blue and red, displaying in the center a vertical black sword, edged yellow and pointed up, superimposed across the top by three yellow lightning bolts, diagonally from right to left, the middle lightning bolt surmounting the blade; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border. Overall dimensions are 3 1/8 inches (7.94 cm) in height and 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in width.

Symbolism
The arrow-shaped insignia, adapted from the U.S. Recondo School, highlights the Recondo/Reconnaissance philosophy of integrity, developing the traits of smart, skilled, tough, courageous, and confident soldiers. The divided background colors of blue and red signify the unit’s lineage to the 38th Infantry Division. The black sword outlined in yellow emphasizes the stealth required for proper intelligence collection, indicating missions along the forward edge of the battlefield and the Brigade’s readiness to sustain the tip of the battlefield. The lightning bolts symbolize the three tenants of the 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade’s responsibilities of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 1 September 2008. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-959)