The U.S. Army Inspector General School emblem represents the primary function of the Inspector General system – to Teach and Train. In the background is the fasces overlaid on the sword. The sword represents military power and justice and is subordinate to the fasces, which symbolizes civilian authority. The torch in the center symbolizes knowledge and wisdom by illuminating the darkness of the world through learning, scholarship, teaching, observation, and study. The laurel leaves at the base of the torch further symbolize knowledge and learning. The triangle and its three points represent the other three Inspector General functions of Inspections, Assistance, and Investigations, as well as the Triangle of Confidentiality. Lastly, from an educational perspective, the triangle’s three points represent three key relationships: teacher to student (teaching), teacher to subject (expertise), and student to subject (learning).