A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a scarlet semi-circular background bearing a gold demi-Philippine sunburst above a semi-circular gold background of convergent lines. Overall a vertical gold arrowhead point up superimposing a white chevron at the point and a blue square in base. Above all a semi-circular gold scroll inscribed "TO SERVE" in blue letters; below all a semi-circular gold scroll inscribed "AND EXCEL" in blue letters.
The elements of the design reflect the history of the 96th Division: The demi-Philippine sunburst symbolizes the unit's Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. Blue, white and red are also the colors of the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation streamer. The white and blue squares were suggested by the unit's shoulder sleeve insignia and represent the unit's two World War II battle campaigns, Ryukus and Leyte. The arrowhead symbolizes the unit's assault landing at Leyte. The colors blue, scarlet and gold also refer to the three combat arms: Infantry, Artillery and Armor.
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 96th U.S. Army Reserve Command on 16 October 1970. It was reassigned and authorized for the U.S. Army 96th Regional Support Command on 16 April 1996. The insignia was redesignated for the U.S. Army 96th Regional Readiness Command effective 16 July 2003. It was redesignated 17 September 2008, for the 96th Sustainment Brigade.