A device of gold color metal and enamel 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a white scroll opened horizontally, the roller handles at each side gold and on the open portion in center seven blue stars arranged in a V-shape of five with one at either side of the point; above and below the scroll a portion of a globe segmented of four, the two outer segments in gold with black gridlines and the two central segments black with gold gridlines, both globe sections contained by concentric blue scrolls, the one above in scribed with the word VIGILANCE and the one below with the words AND TRUTH all in gold capitals.
The opened white scroll symbolizes truth and accuracy; it further represents the collection of intelligence and the Commands files and repository. The globe sections indicate the worldwide responsibilities of the organization, and with their central sections in black simulating eyes, allude to the qualities of vigilance and alertness. The seven Military Intelligence Groups under the leadership of the Command are represented by the seven oriental blue stars on the scroll.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 27 February 1969.