The scroll and sword depict the civil and military aspects of the organization's mission. The insignia was authorized for wear by all personnel assigned to Regular Army Civil Affairs TOE units on 13 October 1961. The plaque design has the branch insignia, letters, and border in white and the background is purple. The Regimental Insignia was approved on 14 April 1989. The regimental flag has a purple background and white fringe.
Gold is emblematic of honor and achievement.
The scroll, sword and torch are adapted from the Civil Affairs branch insignia and denote the branch-wide scope and application of the design. The scroll and sword depict the civil and military aspects of the organization. The torch refers to the Statue of Liberty, a symbol associated with the spirit of democracy of the United States. The border emphasizes unity, continuity and the whole regimental concept. The globe signifies the extensive scope of the mission of the Civil Affairs Regiment.