The ghost patch is not officially VO-67's patch or insignia either. Someone used the graphic to make bumper stickers and hat logos, but that isn't their unit patch or insignia.
Its a morale patch, meaning no unit ever had that patch officially -- but it was first associated with 23rd HQ Special Troops (the unit responsible for Patton's "Ghost Army" to fool the Germans into thinking Patton and his forces were somewhere that they were not.)
Since it is a morale patch (an unofficial patch), its sole purpose has to be in perception associations (or comms) and it is associated with "deceiving the enemy about the locations of friendly forces".
Yes...but who has been shown to be their actual enemy over the past several years? Isn't it arguable that it is anyone who considers themselves to be a patriot? What comms, or would deceptions be more fitting?
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The ghost patch is not officially VO-67's patch or insignia either. Someone used the graphic to make bumper stickers and hat logos, but that isn't their unit patch or insignia.
Its a morale patch, meaning no unit ever had that patch officially -- but it was first associated with 23rd HQ Special Troops (the unit responsible for Patton's "Ghost Army" to fool the Germans into thinking Patton and his forces were somewhere that they were not.)
If so, this still doesn't explain why it's on the back of this ship's gun
Exactly.
Since it is a morale patch (an unofficial patch), its sole purpose has to be in perception associations (or comms) and it is associated with "deceiving the enemy about the locations of friendly forces".
Interesting explanation. That really strengthens the case for this to be comms, then.
Yes...but who has been shown to be their actual enemy over the past several years? Isn't it arguable that it is anyone who considers themselves to be a patriot? What comms, or would deceptions be more fitting?