English: NETCOM/9th SC(A) Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of three gold swords on a black background one vertical and two saltirewise between and encircled by six orange electronic flashes and surmounted by a white globe having gold gridlines, all beneath an arched gold scroll bearing the inscription "VOICE OF THE ARMY" in black letters.
Symbolism
Orange and white are the colors representative of the Signal Corps. The swords are indicative of the military establishment supported by the Command and refer to operational readiness. The globe and electronic flashes, adapted from the shoulder sleeve insignia, symbolize the worldwide aspects of communications and the organization's dynamic and strategic capabilities.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Strategic Communications Command on 27 February 1969. It was redesignated for the U.S. Army Communications Command on 18 October 1973. The insignia was redesignated for the U.S. Army Information Systems Command on 25 October 1984. It was redesignated for the U.S. Army Signal Command on 13 November 1996. It was redesignated effective 16 September 1997, for the 9th Signal Command. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 October 2002, for the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command.