Unit Seal and Symbolism
The unit seal of the Special Operations Command is a shield with a tierced bend to the dexter side. The colors are brown, yellow gold and black that is tiered one on top of the other in that order. A white arrow occupies the center of the shield with its tip towards the shield head. A black border occupies the perimenter of the shield.
The symbolisms of the colors are as follows:
- Black has always represented the Scout Ranger and is exemplified in their battlecry: Life for the Rangers, Death to the enemy.
- Yellow-gold has always been representative of the Special Forces. With their skill in Unconventional Warfare Operations, the SF has always excelled in the accomplishment of their tasks.
- Brown signified used to signify the Psy-ops Group during the early days of SOCOM. It now symbolizes the lofty ideals representative of the Special Operations Command.
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