Shield
Gules, a field piece of the 16th century paleways in plan Or.
Crest
On a wreath of the colors (Or and Gules) the arm of Saint Barbara embowed clothed of the second, issuing from the upper portion of an embattled tower Argent, and grasping flashes of lightning Proper.
Motto
CEDAT FORTUNA PERITIS (Let Fortune Yield to Experience, or Skill is Better than Luck).
The shield is red for Artillery; the field piece depicted, having been used in the 16th century, is the forerunner of the modern artillery. The crest is the arm of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of Artillery, holding flashes of lightning alluding to the pagan idea of Jove's ability to destroy with his bolts that which offended him.
The device was originally approved for The Field Artillery School in 8 Apr 1926. It was redesignated for The Artillery School on 19 May 1954. On 11 Sep 1957 the device was redesignated for the U.S. Artillery and Missile School. On 13 Feb 1969 it was redesignated for the U.S. Field Artillery School.