

There is also an astronaut version of each of these insignia, known as the Naval Astronaut and Naval Astronaut (NFO), respectively. There are two variants for line officers: Naval Aviator insignia for pilots, and Naval Flight Officer insignia for officers performing weapons systems officer, electronic countermeasures officer, navigator or similar functions. Warfare and Other Qualification insignia are grouped in the following categories (in alphabetical order): Warfare Qualificationġ1) Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systemġ3) Officer In Charge/Petty Officer in ChargeĪviation Warfare insignia (usually called "wings") are breast insignia of the aviation warfare community which are issued to those naval personnel who are trained and qualified to perform duties related to operation and support of naval aircraft. When medals are worn, centered below medals with the top of the device 1/4 inch below the lowest row of medals. The secondary position is centered 1/4 inch below the top of the pocket or pocket flap, when ribbons or no awards are worn.When no ribbons or medals are worn, it is centered above the left pocket with the lower edge of the device 1/4 inch above the top of the pocket. The primary position is centered above ribbons or medals with the lower edge of the device 1/4 inch above the top row of ribbons or medals.Only two of this class of breast insignia may be worn at one time. They are worn on the left side of the uniform in the primary position (for one insignia), or the primary and secondary position (for two insignia). Warfare and Other Qualification insignia are awarded for completing qualifications in various fields within the Navy. Only one post tour command insignia may be worn.
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Women in full dress will wear post tour command insignia 1/4 inch above the left pocket, medals or primary breast insignia. If a warfare or qualification insignia is already occupying that position, it is then worn 1/4 inch below that insignia, or on uniforms with pocket flaps, 1/4 inch below the flap.

The Command Ashore/Project Manager insignia is for officers who are or have been commanding officer of a naval installation, a shore-based command (to include non-deploying air commands), or in charge of a major program or project (the latter being primarily in the Naval Air Systems Command or Naval Sea Systems Command).Īn incumbent officer wears insignia on the right breast in full dress it is worn 1⁄ 4 inch (6.4 mm) above the nametag.Ī post tour officer wears the insignia on the left breast 1/4 inch below the top of the pocket/flap. The Command at Sea insignia is for commissioned officers between the ranks of Lieutenant (O-3) and Captain (O-6) who are in or have been in command of a ship or operational fleet air unit. The modern day United States Navy currently maintains the following breast insignia and badges: The term "badge", although used ambiguously in other military branches and in informal speak to describe any pin, patch, or tab, is exclusive to identification badges and authorized marksmanship awards according to the language in Navy Uniform Regulations, Chapter 5. For the purpose of this article, the general term "insignia" shall be used to describe both, as it is done in Navy Uniform Regulations. Insignia come in the form of metal pin-on devices worn on formal uniforms and embroidered tape strips worn on work uniforms. Breast insignia are further divided between command and warfare and other qualification. Navy Uniform Regulations, badges are categorized as breast insignia (usually worn immediately above and below ribbons) and identification badges (usually worn at breast pocket level). Most naval aviation insignia are also permitted for wear on uniforms of the United States Marine Corps.Īs described in Chapter 5 of U.S.

Insignias and badges of the United States Navy are military badges issued by the United States Department of the Navy to naval service members who achieve certain qualifications and accomplishments while serving on both active and reserve duty in the United States Navy. Navy ribbons, pin insignias, and badge worn on the uniform of a Command Master Chief.
