A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a white enameled Greek cross bearing at its center a voided gold cross surmounting overall a Korean taeguk and all in front of and between a circular maroon scroll, the upper and lower areas passing in front of the vertical arms of the cross inscribed "CONCERNED" at the top and in base "HEALTH CARE" in gold letters.
Maroon and white are the colors used for the Army Medical Department. The cross, a symbol for aid and assistance, refers to the basic mission of the organization. The taeguk adapted from the National Flag of Korea alludes to the present home area of the U.S. Army Medical Command-Korea.
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Korea on 1 Apr 1975. It was redesignated for the U.S. Army Medical Command-Korea on 30 Jun 1976.