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Badges of the United States Army are military decorations issued by the United States Department of the Army to soldiers who achieve a variety of qualifications and accomplishments while serving on active and reserve duty in the United States Army.
ARMY AVIATOR BADGES. DESCRIPTION: An oxidized silver badge 3/4 inch in height and 2 1/2 inches in width, consisting of the shield of the coat of arms of the United States on and over a pair...
U.S. Army Marksmanship Qualification Badges. The U.S. Army awards Army Marksmanship Qualification Badges to its soldiers, U.S. Army uniformed civilian guards, and foreign military personnel, while the CMP awards these same badges to U.S. civilians who qualify at three different qualification levels (highest to lowest): expert, sharpshooter, and ...
Listed below in order of group precedence are combat and special skill badges authorized for wear on the Army uniform. (1) Group 1. Combat Infantryman badges (three awards) (see fig 29.33); Expert Infantryman badge (see fig 29.34). (2) Group 2. Combat Medical badges: (three awards) (see fig 29.35); Expert Field Medical badge (see fig 29.36).
The purpose of this site is to provide information on United States Army heraldic entitlements; how they are displayed, and how and why it is worn.
Mr. Arthur E. DuBois designed the three “badges for marksmanship and gunnery qualification” in June 1921, and the War Department announced them in circular 182 the next month.
Military badges of the United States are awards authorized by the United States Armed Forces that signify rating, qualification, or accomplishment in several career fields, and also serve as identification devices for personnel occupying certain assignments. Personal recognition is granted to service members by a number of awards and decorations.
Marksmanship badges and special skill badges are authorized for wear on the pocket flap of the Army green, blue, and white uniforms, as prescribed below, with the exception of the Sapper, Ranger, and Special Forces tab metal replicas.
US Army Skill Badges are metal or cloth emblems worn by soldiers to signify expertise in a particular skill or job. They come in various shapes and colors and can be earned through meeting eligibility requirements that vary based on the type of badge being sought after.
Prior to 1951 regulation, the titles of the badges were Marksman and 2d Class Gunner; Sharpshooter and First Class Gunner and Expert. The purpose of this site is to provide information on...