[1] After years of history as a counter intelligence/intelligence group with headquarters in Munich and geographically dispersed detachments, it became a brigade on 16 October 1986, but was inactivated in July 1995.

[3] Part of the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade supports near real-time missions for deployed soldiers such as operations in Afghanistan[4] and also Iraq.

Headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, the 24th MI BN supports allies across the European Theater with intelligence requirements.

Soldiers in the brigade ideally hold qualifications in military intelligence and counter-intelligence, depending on their specific roles.

Symbolism Oriental blue and silver gray, representing loyalty and determination, are the colors of the Military Intelligence branch.

The sphinx, a traditional military intelligence symbol, indicates observation, wisdom and discreet silence.

The unsheathed dagger reflects the aggressive and protective requirements and the element of physical danger inherent in the mission of the unit.

The insignia was reinstated effective 18 June 2003 and redesignated as an exception to policy for the 66th Military Intelligence Group, with description and symbolism updated.

Background The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 66th Military Intelligence Group on 16 July 1969.

[13] Constituted 21 June 1944 in the Army of the United States as the 66th Counter Intelligence Corps Detachment.