In 1976 both Green Sea High School and Floyds High School merged. Trojan Battalion was founded in 1986 to serve the new Green Sea Floyds High School. The Battalion excelled in Drill during this period. The Battalion began their tradition of regularly winning competitions in 1990. Trojan Battalion garnered a reputation for preforming service learning projects within the community through the years. Throughout its history, the Battalion has 18 noted battalion commanders and 11 instructors.

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Description/Blazon

On an arched gold shield with a semicircular base, edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border, a black sword and pike in saltire surmounted by a black silhouette head of a Trojan soldier. Attached above the shield, a gold scroll edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border and inscribed "GSF" in black letters. Attached below the shield, a gold scroll edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border and inscribed "TROJANS" in black letters. The overall dimensions are 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in width.

Symbolism

Black and gold are the school colors. The Trojan soldier suggests the school mascot and the JROTC Program. The sword and the pike represent leadership and dedication to duty inspired by the JROTC Program.

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 9 June 1988.

Shoulder Loop Insignia

Description/Blazon

On a gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height, consisting of a shield blazoned: Per saltire Or and Sable; in chief a Trojan soldier head of the first; in base two hands couped and grasping of the like; in dexter two mullets bend sinisterwise and in sinister two mullets bendwise transparent brown. Attached below the shield is a black scroll inscribed "ABOVE THE REST" in gold letters.

Symbolism

Black and gold are the school colors. The Trojan soldier suggests the school mascot and the JROTC Program. The four stars allude to the Corps' philosophy of determination, discipline, dedication, and duty; the two hands reflect the community service the students provide.

Background

The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 9 June 1988.