May 28, 2024 · Provides written endorsements for Aviation Badges IAW AR 600-8-22, para 8–27b (4), for qualified personnel who do not have a COL/O–6 or above holding an aeronautical rating of Army aviator in...

SYMBOLISM: The wings suggest flight and reflect the skills associated with aerial flight. The shield of the coat of arms of the United States signifies loyalty and devotion to duty.

The Aircrew Badge, commonly known as Wings, is a qualification badge of the United States military that is awarded by all five branches of armed services to personnel who serve as aircrew members on board military aircraft. The badge is intended to recognize the training and qualifications required by aircrew of military aircraft.

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.

The new wings would be issued in three degrees – Basic, Senior, and Master – which references the level an individual has earned depending on the number of flight hours obtained or the years of service in the United States Army.

Mar 11, 2025 · The wings are modified and differ from designs currently used on Army and Air Force aviator badges. The insignia draws upon the original insignia for historical and symbolic purposes, but was...

Nov 25, 2024 · OPFD is the Aviation Proponent and approval authority for Officer, Warrant Officer, and Enlisted waiver requests and Aviation Badge written endorsements for all Components (Active—Compo 1,...

6 days ago · An oxidized silver badge 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width, consisting of the shield of the Coat of Arms of the United States on and over a pair of displayed wings....

Aviation became a basic branch of the Army, April 12, 1983, and today the mission of Army aviation is to find, fix and destroy any enemy through fire and maneuver and to provide combat...

SYMBOLISM: The badge is the same design as that for Army Aviator with the coat of arms of the United States substituted for the shield of the coat of arms of the United States. The wings suggest flight and reflect the skills associated with aerial flight.