1st Personnel Command

Authorised 7 November 1978

A shield-shaped device edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) scarlet border, the overall dimensions 3 5/16 inches (8.41 cm) high and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) at its widest point consisting of a dark blue shield on which is centered a white Arabic numeral one.

Blue, white and red are the National colors. General Regulations of the Army of 1825 provided that "dark blue is the national color." In addition, it is indicative of loyalty and firmness. White is representative of knowledge and training. Scarlet refers to courage and zeal. The three colors allude to characteristics the personnel of the Command require in the accomplishment of their mission. The Arabic numeral is indicative of the numerical designation of the Command and also represents the aspirations of the Command personnel in performance of duty.

The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 7 November 1978. It was cancelled effective 15 October 2008, when the unit became a Center. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-627)

Authorised 14 August 1981

A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a disc divided horizontally, dark blue above and the smaller area below in red; in base four white demi-columns and at top a gold demi-lion with red claws and tongue all encircled by a gold wreath. The insignia is to be worn in pairs.

Dark blue and scarlet are the colors traditionally associated with the Adjutant General's Corps and denote the Command's affiliation with the Corps that has traditionally served as the Army's personnel and administrative system operators. The gold lion is adapted from the City of Schwetzingen's coat of arms and refers to the unit's first home in the European Theater. The four pillars represent the four main areas of the 1st PERSCOM mission personnel, administrative management, morale support and postal. The round device framed by a gold wreath signifies the totality and denotes the quality of service provided to the commanders and soldiers in the Theater Army.

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved on 14 August 1981. It was amended on 16 August 1983, to reflect that the insignia is manufactured in pairs. It was cancelled effective 15 October 2008, when the unit became a Center.

A gold color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.