English: Historical U.S. Army Military Intelligence Branch insignia Additional information: The thirteen stripes on the shield converge toward a common point at the center where sits the sphinx, the symbol of wisdom and strength, thus symbolizing the collection of information by the Military Intelligence; and conversely from the center after evaluation, the military information is disseminated. The Military Intelligence Branch (U.S. Army Reserve) was merged with the newly established Army Intelligence and Security Branch on 1 July 1962 and the insignia was cancelled.