U.S. Military Police Corps

Two crossed gold color metal pistols 3/4 inch in height.

The insignia was approved in 1922. The old type pistol sometimes referred to as the Harper's Ferry Pistol (made at the Harper's Ferry Arsenal), was selected since it is the first American Military pistol and remained the Army model for many years. The parts of this weapon were standardized and inter-changeable, thereby marking an advance in arms.

The plaque design has the branch insignia, letters, and rim in gold. The background is green.

The coat of arms appears on the breast of a displayed eagle on the regimental flag. The coat of arms is: Vert, a fasces palewise, axe Or and rods Proper (brown); thereover in fess a balance and in saltire overall a key with bow in sinister base and a sword with hilt in dexter base all of the second. The crest (On a wreath of the colors Or and Vert a pair of crossed pistols of the first) is displayed above the eagle's head. The background color of the flag is green and the fringe is yellow. The coat of arms was approved on 2 May 86.

A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches in height consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Vert, a fasces palewise, axe Or and rods Proper (brown), thereover in fess a balance and in saltire overall a key with bow in sinister base and a sword with hilt in dexter base all of the second. The shield is enclosed at bottom and sides by a gold scroll of three folds inscribed ''ASSIST PROTECT DEFEND" in green letters and surmounted at the top by two crossed gold pistols. The regimental insignia was approved on 3 July 1986.

A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in width overall consisting of a stylized burst of medium blue rays superimposed by two red lightning flashes chevronwise reversed issuing a representation of King Kamehameha’s spear all enclosed in base by a green scroll inscribed "PACIFIC LIGHTNING" in gold.

Symbolism: Green and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Military Police organizations. The stylized burst of rays allude to the Pacific, the unit's location. The red lightning flashes denote speed and on the mark accuracy as well as alluding to the unit’s motto. The spear is a traditional Hawaiian weapon and underscores the unit’s mission.

The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 17 Aug 1998.

On a green rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall, a yellow representation of King Kamehameha’s spear between two red lightning flashes chevronwise reversed.

Symbolism: Green and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Military Police organizations. The red lightning flashes denote speed and on the mark accuracy as well as alluding to the unit’s motto. The spear is a traditional Hawaiian weapon and underscores the unit’s mission.

The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 17 Aug 1998.