A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a black torch garnished silver with a yellow flame the stem of the torch entwined by a silver serpent all on an orange background between in base a pair of elevated silver wings and at top a demi-circular maroon scroll inscribed AEROMEDICAL SUPPORT in silver letters, the ends of the scroll terminating behind the tips of the wings.
The orange background, black torch with yellow flame and wings were suggested by the shoulder sleeve insignia authorized for the three U.S. Army Aviation Schools and Centers, one of them being the Primary Helicopter Center/School, Fort Wolters, Texas, where the Activity is located. The serpent entwining the stem of the torch simulates the staff of Aesculapius (caduceus); the symbol of medicine, the wings referring to flight training and with the torch and serpent alludes to Aeromedical support and related activities. Orange and black are the colors used for Army Aviation Schools and maroon and silver (white) for the Army Medical Department.
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for Beach Army Hospital on 15 August 1969. It was redesignated for the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Wolters on 20 September 1973. The insignia was rescinded on 15 May 1979.