A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a chevron enhanced invected Argent above a bow and arrow in full draught, point to base of the like barbed, flighted and detailed Tenn. Attached below the shield a triparted scroll Sable, doubled and inscribed "NOT FOR OURSELVES ALONE" in Argent.
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are colors traditionally associated with U.S. Army Aviation. The chevron signifies strength and support; with an invected edge it simulates a cloud structure and denotes the unit's theater of operations. The bow and drawn arrow, pointing down, imply aerial strike capabilities and defense preparedness. The arrow emphasizes swift, silent and deadly attack as well as highlighting the unit's heritage and location, and its mission and role as a National Guard unit in the defense of home and country. Black recalls solidity, cohesion and strength. The black and blue together suggest the capability of both night and day operations.
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized effective 1 October 1987.