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The Special Forces distinctive shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) is well known. From its inception in 1952, Special Forces (SF) sought a distinctive symbol to distinguish itself from other Army units. Capt. John W. Frye of the 77th Special Forces Group (SFG) submitted a design that was approved on 22 August 1955.
The symbolism of the patch was officially recorded by the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry in 1955. That description reads: “The arrowhead alludes to the American Indian’s basic skills in which Special Forces personnel are trained to a high degree. The dagger represents the unconventional nature of Special Forces operations, and the three lightning flashes, their ability to strike rapidly by air, water, or land. Teal blue and yellow are the colors of unassigned units.” (U.S. Army video by Spc. Kyle Chacon)
| Date Taken: | 08.22.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.05.2025 14:30 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 975752 |
| VIRIN: | 250822-A-CP832-9526 |
| Filename: | DOD_111270406 |
| Length: | 00:01:11 |
| Location: | FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Downloads: | 10 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 10 |
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