Per saltire argent and azure, two griffin heads erased respectant of the first, in chief a compass rose gules.
Oriental blue is the primary color associated with military intelligence.
The saltire represents strength and cooperation. The griffins embody vigilance, alertness, and courage and reflect the unit's motto and mission. The compass rose alludes to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information and the worldwide capabilities of the unit. The distinctive unit insignia is an adaptation of the shield of the coat of arms and incorporates the motto. Activated 1 April 1952 at New York, New York.