U.S. ARMY ELEMENT, ALLIED FORCES SOUTHERN EUROPE UNIT CREST (DUI)

Also known as a unit crest or DUI, a Distinctive Unit Insignia is worn by all Soldiers (except General Officers) in units that have been authorized to be issued the device. It is worn centered on the shoulder loops of the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) and the blue Army Service Uniform (ASU, Enlisted only) with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam. Current regulations do not permit the DUI to be worn on the Dress variations of either uniform, however.

More guidance on wear of the DUI is found in DA Pamphlet 670-1, Section 21-22, "Distinctive unit insignia" and 21–3(d) and (e), "Beret" and "Garrison Cap," respectively.

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Originally formed in 1951, Allied Forces Southern Europe was a Major Subordinate Command of NATO that was headquartered in Naples, Italy and originally comprised three components (Land, Sea, and Air dubbed LANDSOUTH, NAVSOUTH, and AIRSOUTH, respectively). Its headquarters closed in 2004 and on 15 March 2004, it was effectively redesignated as Allied Joint Force Command Naples.

The Distinctive Unit Insignia of the U.S. Army Element, Allied Forces Southern Europe was approved on 5 October 1988. Red, white, and green, the colors of the National Flag of Italy, reflect the location of the headquarters in Naples, which is also referenced by the colors red and gold found on this insignia and on the coat of arms of the city of Naples.

A pair of crossed swords over a shield denote strength through support, and in combination with the Roman helmet symbolizes military readiness. The star below the swords is a symbol of command and authority and alludes to the organization’s peacekeeping mission. Golden rays emanating from the top of the shield, combined with laurel wreath encircling much of the shield, symbolize great achievement, high ideals, and victory.eve Insignia-Military Operations in Hostile Conditions, or SSI-MOHC, with the introduction of the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) in November 2018.

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U.S. ARMY ELEMENT, ALLIED FORCES SOUTHERN EUROPE UNIT CREST (DUI)