The metal badge is black with brown device. SUBDUED BADGES: Subdued badges are authorized in metal and cloth. Astronauts, who have not been awarded an aviation badge previously, will be awarded the crewmember badge.ĭATE APPROVED: The Army Astronaut Device was approved on. The shooting star passing through the elliptical orbit implies space and the astronaut’s theatre of operations.ĪWARD ELIGIBILITY: The appropriate Astronaut Badge may be awarded to any individual who has been awarded any one of the Army Aviation Badges as specified in AR 600-8-22, and who completes a minimum of one operational mission in space (50 miles above earth). SYMBOLISM: The badge design is the same as that for Army Aviation (aviator, flight surgeon, crewmember, etc.) with the shooting star and elliptical orbit superimposed over the shield. The device is placed on the appropriate existing aviation badges. MINIATURE BADGES: A miniature badge, 7/16 inch in height and 7/8 inch in width is authorized.ĭESCRIPTION: A gold colored stylized shooting star with three contrails enfiling an elyse saltirewise. The cloth badge is of olive drab base cloth with design elements embroidered in black.
SUBDUED BADGE: Subdued badges are authorized in metal and cloth.
The badge had previously been approved as the Airmobile Badge authorized for local wear by the Commander of the 101st Airborne Division, effective 1 April 1974. Also authorized for any individual who has satisfactorily completed the Standard Air Assault Course when assigned or attached to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) since 1 April 1974.ĭATE APPROVED: The Air Assault Badge was approved by the Chief of Staff, Army, on 18 January 1978, for Army-wide wear by individuals who successfully completed Air Assault training after 1 April 1974. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Standardized Air Assault Core Program of Instruction. SYMBOLISM: The wings suggest flight and together with the helicopter symbolize individual skills and qualifications in assault landings utilizing the helicopter.ĪWARD ELIGIBILITY: Awarded by commanders of divisions and separate brigades to individuals who satisfactorily complete an air assault training course in accordance with the U.S. The Veteran Medals Team will make every effort to ensure the finish is the same for all Army badges included in an awards case.ĭESCRIPTION: An oxidized silver badge 3/4 inch in height and 1 17/32 inches in width, consisting of a helicopter, frontal view, superimposed upon a pair of stylized wings displayed and curving inward. The transition to the new finish is expected to begin in October 2017. The current silver oxide finish is being phased-out and a nickel-plated shiny finish is being introduced. Note: The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH), the authorizing agency for determining the medals and decorations that will be issued to Army veterans through the Veteran Medals Program, implemented a change to the finish of US Army badges.
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