The 615th Aviation Support Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved on 16 September 1996. Buff (gold) and scarlet are feature prominently in the insignia to reflect the Battalion’s role as a Support organization. A chevron topped with nebuly (protrusions) divides the shield to symbolize support and allude to an association with Aviation units. A black anvil and red bayonet in the center emphasize the motto, “Forge The Edge,” with the bayonet additionally denoting martial readiness and the support the Battalion provides to individual Soldiers in the field. The color black, also used for the scroll containing the unit motto, is also a sign of strength and solidity.
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. DUIs are not 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. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Originally formed in September 1996 to provide logistical support to the 4th Brigade (Aviation), 1st Cavalry Division, the 615th Aviation Support Brigade has been assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division since 2006. Deployed frequently to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the War on Terrorism and Operations Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom, the Battalion as a whole was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation for the combat aviation support it provided for Regional Commands North and West in Afghanistan between June 2011 and May 2012.
But the exceptional service of its Headquarters and Headquarters Company (or HQ and Support) Company has also been recognized with Meritorious Unit Commendations three other times, in each case along with two or more of the Battalion’s Companies: for service in 2004 (with Companies A and B support 1st Cavalry Division), 2006-2007 (with Companies A, B, C, and E supporting Multi-National Division-Baghdad), and 2009-2010 (with Companies A, B, and C supporting 1st Cavalry Division).
The Battalion's most recent deployment came in 2021 - 2022 when the unit was given a rotational assignment as part of Operation Atlantic Resolved. As of Autumn 2023, the 615th Aviation Support Battalion remains assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division and is stationed at Fort Cavazos, Texas.