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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.
- Description:
- On a gray shield arched at top and bottom, 3 5/8 inches (9.21 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall, consisting of a gray center on which is a yellow olive wreath surmounted in the vertical center by a yellow torch enflamed.
- Above the torch a white arched horizontal scroll inscribed “U.S ARMY” and below the center a white arched horizontal scroll inscribed “JROTC,” all in scarlet letters 5/16 inch (.79 cm) in height, the entire device within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) scarlet border.
- Symbolism:
- Silver and scarlet are the colors associated with JROTC.
- The torch, taken from the 1947 ROTC shoulder sleeve insignia design, perpetuates the history of the ROTC program in developing young students in body and mind.
- The torch reflects enlightenment through knowledge and indicates the program’s academic instruction. It further symbolizes the passing of military history from one generation of soldiers to another.
- The laurel wreath signifies achievement and leadership.
- The combined symbols denote the goals of the JROTC program to instill knowledge to cadets and stimulate them to achieve their leadership potential.
- Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved in 1971.
