A stylized shield blazoned: Purpure, bordure Azure (Dark Blue), edged and fimbriated Or, issuant from behind a terrestrial globe, land masses Vert, water Celeste, gridlined of the second, three arrows arched in chief the center Gules the others of the third, two lightning flashes per chevron under the opposing arched arrows Argent, throughout in nombril a bridge span Proper, issuant from base a cubit arm Proper holding a torch of the last flamant Proper, overall in base a sheathed saber and olive branch per saltire both Proper.
The terrestrial globe emphasizes the worldwide capabilities of the organization. The arrows symbolize deployment with the lightning flashes alluding to speed. The bridge reflects that the Joint Planning Support Element provides temporary bridging of organizational capabilities to its higher headquarters. The torch indicates that the unit takes an early leadership role in whatever the mission requires. The crossed saber and olive branch demonstrate the organizations preparedness for both combat and humanitarian assistance operations.