A buff shield-shaped embroidered item with a semi circular base trimmed with a 1/16 (.16 cm) white border, a cross maroon 1/16 inch (.16 cm) in diameter throughout, overall a yellow lightning bolt with a 1/16 inch (.16 cm) black trim, all edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) crimson border, 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in height by 1 7/8 inches (4.76 cm) in width overall. The beret flash was approved on 28 April 2005.