United States Aviator Badge
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A United States Aviator Badge refers to three types of aviation badges issued by the United States Armed Forces, those being for Air Force, Army, and Naval (to include Marine and Coast Guard) aviation.
United States Aviator Badge | |
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Type | Badge |
Presented by | United States Armed Forces |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | Second World War |
First awarded | Second World War |
Last awarded | On going |
Army Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge |
Next (lower) | Astronaut Device[1] |
Air Force Pilot and Army Aviator Badges are issued in three ratings: Basic, Senior, and Command (Air Force)/Master (Army). The higher degrees are denoted by a star or star with wreath above the badge. Air Force regulations state that the basic rating denotes completion of specified training and that the advanced ratings denote experience levels. The Naval Aviator Badge is issued to pilots upon designation as a Naval Aviator for Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviators who successfully complete flight training. There is a single badge design regardless of an individual’s further qualifications.