What Do Army Badges Mean?
The U.S. Army awards thirty badges, used for identification and/or distinction. Some refer to specific occupations within the military branch, while others are used to recognize special acts or achievements.
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Identification Badges
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Identification badges within the U.S. Army include those for the Office of the Defense of Secretary, Office of the Joint Chief of Staffs, Army Staff, Reserve Recruiter, Guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Recruiter, Career Counselor and Drill Sergeant. Each contrasts greatly and has symbolism/insignia particular to the position.
Medical Badges
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The Flight Surgeon, Expert Field Medical and Combat Medical badges are awarded to those particular to this field. The flight surgeon badges are, according to the U.S. Department of Defense, "awarded to any medically qualified Army Medical Corps Officer who satisfactorily completes training and other requirements prescribed in AR 600-105 while the Expert Field Medical Badge recognizes "medical personnel for attaining a high state of technical skill in field medical functions."
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Weapons-Related Badges
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Expert Infantry and Weapons Qualification badges are awarded to members of the U.S. Army who have distinguished themselves through a number of weapons-related rigors. Weapons Qualification, for example, have particulars relating to specific weapons ranging from grenades and rifles to rocket launchers and tank weapons.
Distinguished Service
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Like many of the medals that are awarded, two badges are given in honor of distinctive service while under hostile fire. They are the Combat Action Badge and the Combat Infantry Badge.
Aviation
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There are several aviation-related badges. The Aviation Badge is awarded on three-levels for specific criteria relating to length of flight service and other criteria and the Aviator Badge is awarded after meeting specific training and proficiency tests. In addition, badges exist for service related to parachuting and space in service.
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