In ancient Greece, the Owl was the companion of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, which is one of the reason why owls symbolize learning and knowledge. However, Athena was also a warrior goddess, and the owl was considered the protector of armies going into war. If Greek soldiers saw an owl fly by during battle, they took it as a sign of coming victory. The Logistics Planner owl represents the deep connection that you share with wisdom, good judgment, and knowledge. Like the owl, which is known for its sharp vision and keen observation, you also possess insight and intuition. This is a key Logistics Planner attribute for successful planning and execution. Not only to know what the best courses of action are but to understand and articulate the second and tertiary effects of those actions. The six Talons around the globe represents our core competencies of Readying the Force, Preparing the Operational Environment, Positioning the Force, Employing and Sustaining the Force, and Recovering the Force. The six Feathers at the bottom represents our warrior ethos; embodiment of the warrior spirit, tough mindedness, tireless motivation, an unceasing vigilance, a willingness to sacrifice one’s life for our country, and a commitment to the world’s premier air, space and cyberspace force. The Key represents and symbolizes that Log Planners are the key to victory. Logistics Planners are the key to integrating all UTCs and AFSCs into one cohesive unit and to incorporate Active, Guard, Reserve, Sister Services and Coalition Partners into a Total Force Team to accomplish the Operational objectives of our Combatant Commanders. The Infinity symbol on the end of the key represents that planning is ongoing and never ending. Planning adds an extraordinary amount of value to operations. Logistics Planners continuously plan to meet operational requirements, and to solve complex problems ensuring plans are feasible and executable. The Globe represents that we as Planners have reach across the globe. It is also shown in puzzle pieces to represent that Logistics Planners incorporate individual and different pieces of information to bring the total operational sight picture into focus and to enable Combat Projection Globally.
