Description
An embroidered device 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height by 2 7/8 inches (7.30 cm) in width overall and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Gold border, consisting of a Scarlet (Soldier Red) shield charged with a stylized Gold mill-rind with a Celeste Blue (Bluebird) cross-bar edged Gold bearing a Gold pheon point up, surmounting a Gold sword hilt to base palewise.

Symbolism
Scarlet and gold (for buff) refer to the branch colors. The support mission and rotational processing of Aviation personnel are symbolized by the mill-rind. Blue (Bluebird) represents Army support for troops in the field and their extended family members. The sword denotes readiness and support to combat operations in the War on Terrorism. The gold pheon symbolizes decisive action to oppose global terrorism. Gold represents integrity and excellence.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 30 March 2009. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-996)