A green shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width; issuing from base a fire beacon, white with orange flames.
The beacon fire is symbolic of the old Korean system of communications. Until 1885 there were five lines of beacon fires around the country by means of which messages could reach the capital from the most distant points in a few hours. A flaming light is also a symbol of liberty.
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 21 April 1953. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-197)