On a vertically tri-parted rectangular embroidered device red, white and blue, arched at top and bottom, and surmounted overall a white cougar head affront detailed khaki all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border. Attached above the rectangle, a white scroll inscribed "WAKE FOREST" in blue letters within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border. Attached below the rectangle, a white scroll inscribed "ROLESVILLE" in blue letters within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border. The overall dimensions are 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height by 2 3/8 inches (6.99 cm) in width, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border.
Red, white and blue are the school colors. The cougar is the school mascot. The extraordinary albino cougar, rarely seen but omnipresent is representational of the cadets' dedication to support their school, community and country.
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved 18 July 2006.