Shield
Gules on a chevron engrailed Or a chevron Azure; on a chief of the second two wings conjoined of the third.
Crest
On a wreath of the colors Or and Gules between two sprigs of bamboo leaves, an annulet of five bamboo sections with two swords in saltire points up interlaced all Proper, at center an equilateral triangle one point up charged with five vertical bars, one Gules at center between two Or and two Vert.
Motto
COURAGE AND STRENGTH.
Shield
Blue is one of the colors used for Aviation. Red and yellow, the color of the flag of Vietnam, refer to Vietnam and to the 123d Aviation Battalion's place of activation. The blue wings, together with the blue chevron symbolize aerial support and the yellow engrailed chevron refers to the broad range of support activities within the scope of the organization.
Crest
The triangle shape, alluding to the Mekong River Delta, and the bars of red, yellow and green refer to the 123d Aviation Battalion's campaign participation; red and yellow also represent Vietnamese unit decorations. The crossed swords represent the combat mission of the 123 Aviation Battalion, while the bamboo symbolizes strength and durability and is an integral part of Southeast Asian life.
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 123d Aviation Battalion on 20 March 1968. It was amended to add a crest and clarify the symbolism of the design on 7 April 1986. The insignia was redesignated for the 123d Aviation Regiment with the symbolism revised on 23 October 1987.