The glider and parachute represents the airborne mission of the organization.
The Airborne Command was originally established as part of the Army Ground Forces and worn that insignia with an airborne tab. The insignia for the Airborne Comand was approved on March 22, 1943; rescinded as a result of the unit being disbanded on January 15, 1946; and reinstated on April 10, 1952 for a short period for wear by certain classified units.
