Description
On a blue shield arched at top with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) golden orange border, 3 inches (7.62cm) in height and 2 1/8 inches (5.40cm) in width overall, a white sword hilted and winged golden orange and above the point a golden orange lamp of learning.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors of the Army Aviation branch. The winged sword symbolizes the air defense mission and the lamp refers to learning and training.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 6 Jun 1985. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-709)