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Steel gray and black are the colors associated with the Cyber Branch. The lightning bolts symbolize the intelligence, security, and communications originators of modern Cyber organizations. The dagger denotes readiness to prevent global cyber occurrences.

Black signifies the hidden nature of cyberspace operations and the importance of privacy and security. Silver (Gray) embodies the technological emphasis and the balance between offensive and defensive capabilities. Gold is symbolic of success and emphasizes domination in the cyber domain. The lightning bolts indicate the swift nature of electronic warfare. The sword represents offensive missions, while the shield is indicative of defense. The keyhole alludes to exploitation missions and is in the center of the shield to represent every defense having a weakness.

The black and white colors on the shield reflect the importance of digital data communications to the cyber mission.  The crossed lightning bolts represent the convergence of the Electronic Warfare and Cyber Schools under one torch.  The torch represents the Cyber Training Battalion’s primary mission as an educational institution.