SHIELD
Gules, on a bend Or a representation of a WWI airplane propeller bendwise Argent (Silver Gray), between delta symbol palewise, point downwards and a set of rotor blades, both of the last, all within a diminutive bordure of the second; above the shield, a pair of wings expanded horizontally, superimposed at centre with an Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem of the second.
SUPPORTERS
Behind the shield, an Officers Mameluke sword and a Model 1859 Noncommisioned Officers sword in saltire points down Proper.
SCROLL
A tripartite scroll Or, doubled Gules, inscribed COMBAT AVIATION SUPPORT Sable.
Scarlet and gold are the colors traditionally associated with the United States Marine Corps. The Eagle, Globe and Anchor adorning the shield highlights the organizational focus of Marine aviation. The aviation wings attached to the Marine Corps emblem provides a visual connection to the insignia design of the four Marine Aircraft Wings. The shield is colored red to signify boldness and courage. The bend alludes to a runway and is colored gold for excellence in aircraft operations. The elements of the shieldpropeller, rotor blades, and delta wingsymbolize Marine Corps aviation capabilities of fixed wing, helicopter, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The World War I propeller further represents the origins of Marine Corps aviation with 1st Lt. Alfred A. Cunninghams designation as the first Marine Corps aviator in 1912 and first Director of Marine Corps Aviation. The Mameluke sword and Model 1859 Noncommissioned Officer sword represent the Marine Corps warfighters
SEAL
The coat of arms as blazoned in full color upon a light blue (Bluebird) disc, enclosed by a Scarlet designation band and bearing the inscription DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR AVIATION at top and UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS at bottom in between two sets of three stars, all white. All encircled by a thin gold border and rope.