A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a silver Burmese lion on a blue background between on left a silver disc charged with a blue Indian Asoka wheel and on right a red and blue Taeguk sitting on a horizontal maroon billet surmounted by a silver cross, the vertical arms extending over the billet; all encircled by a continuous silver scroll, the upper area bearing the inscription "BEST CARE ANYWHERE" in blue letters and curving in base behind and below the horizontal sides of the billet.
Maroon and white are the colors used for Medical organizations. The Hospital's service in India and Burma during World War II is symbolized by the Indian Asoka wheel taken from the Indian National flag, and the Chimche or Burmese lion taken from the seal of Burma. The Taeguk alludes to the unit's service in Korea. The cross, symbolic of aid and assistance, and the billet, a heraldic symbol for a building or quarters, represent the Hospital.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 15 January 1970. It was amended to correct the description on 7 July 1970.