Insignia Description
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure (Oriental Blue), on a pale Argent (Silver Gray) a torch Sable enflamed Gules superimposed by a sword Argent hilt Or grip garnished Gules, between two quills palewise Argent. Attached below the shield a Black scroll doubled and inscribed "PACIFIC VIGILANCE" in Silver.

Symbolism
Oriental blue and silver gray are the colors traditionally associated with Military Intelligence units. Blue conveys devotion and loyalty, red is indicative of courage and zeal, while white portrays integrity. Gold reflects excellence, achievement and high ideals; black reflects covert capabilities. The quills symbolize the unit's analytical functions; the torch signifies guidance, leadership and knowledge. The sword is symbolic of military preparedness.

History
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 6 January 1993.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry