A shield shaped embroidered item edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Black border, blazoned: Quarterly to dexter chief, first Vert, second Azure charged with a mountain range to base throughout Argent, third White, fourth Or; overall in dexter chief a Zia sun Gules charged with a plate bearing a mullet of four Blue all within a diminished border Black. Attached above the shield a Purple scroll edged with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) Black border inscribed KIRTLAND in Yellow letters, overall height is 3-1/2 inches (8.89cm).
The school colors are gold and purple. The Zia sun symbol alludes to the Home State of the school. The mountains represent the predominant local landmark of Shiprock. The quartered shield suggests the four corners area of the United States, a unique and distinctive phenomena reflecting the cadets dedication to community and country. The four pointed mullet represents Farmington.
The shoulder Sleeve insignia was originally authorized 25 September 2001. It was amended to correct the school colors on 26 November 2001. (TIOH Drawing Number A-10J-635)