Bloomfield High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, US Army
BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS, US ARMY
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
(Shoulder Loop Insignia) |
Official blazon
A shield blazoned: Quarterly to dexter chief, first Vert, second Azure charged with a mountain range to base throughout Argent, third White, fourth Or; overall in dexter chief a Zia sun Gules charged with a plate bearing a mullet of four Blue all within a diminished border Black. Attached above the shield a Blue scroll edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Black border and inscribed “BLOOMFIELD” in Yellow letters.
Origin/meaning
The schools colors are blue and yellow. The Zia sun symbol alludes to the Home State of the school. The mountains represent the predominant local landmark of Shiprock. The quartered shield suggests the “four corners” area of the United States, a unique and distinctive phenomena reflecting the cadets’ dedication to community and country. The four pointed mullet represents Farmington.
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia approved 25 September 2001 was amended 26 November 2001 to correct the school colors.
Literature: Images from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.