On a shield shaped Gold metal and epoxied device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height blazoned as follows: Per saltire, Sable semée de billets and Argent, overall a roundel per bend Or and Sable, surmounted by a stylized buffalo’s head cabossed of the last. Attached below the shield is a Gold triparted scroll with the inscription “BEST OF THE BEST” in black letters.

Black, and white are the school colors. Gold represents excellence, honor and intellect. Black is associated with the cadet’s determination to succeed in all endeavors. White conveys perfection and truth. The quadrants represent four of the JROTC core elements: honor, leadership, professionalism, and officer advancement. The pattern of couped vertical bars characterizes the Alma Mater, in which describes pausing throughout the year to express appreciation for the school. The black and gold circle at center is a representation of placing unity and academics above all. The buffalo is the school’s mascot, suggests tenacity as well as strength of body and character.

The shoulder loop insignia was approved on 30 January 2019.