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I was awarded the Army Basic Instructor Badge after a three year stint as a MP ALC SGL. I want to know if any 670-1 instructions have been published to tell me where to wear this prestigious badge. I know a lot of people are upset that the Instructor Badge is not available to all Army Instructors, and this question is not meant to fan that fire. Of those few of us who have been awarded the badge, I think we need to update each other on policy changes and wear instructions. My best guess is that it will be worn under the same criteria as the Recruiter Badge.
Army Instructor
DA Pam 670-1
Army Regulations
Posted 11 y ago
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SGM (Join to see), I have looked and looked for guidance on placement of the AIB on the uniform. No luck. In looking though, my guess would be that the AIB could (possibly ?) be placed in the same location as the Drill Sergeant badge. I admit that's just a guess, based on the fact that both are awarded for training (/instructing) Army personnel.
Does that sound reasonable to you? Or do you stand by it more likely being treated as the Recruiter Badge? I'm curious, and I'll be watching for an ALARACT or something to say where the AIB is to be worn.
Does that sound reasonable to you? Or do you stand by it more likely being treated as the Recruiter Badge? I'm curious, and I'll be watching for an ALARACT or something to say where the AIB is to be worn.
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SSG (Join to see)
SGM (Join to see), I believe the revisions are forthcoming still as stated in this memo, so yes possibly an ALRACT is in the works
http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/ad2013_27.pdf
There should be a change also to DA PAM 670-1 CH 22–17. Identification badges as its not listed as of the PAMs date of MAR 2014.
http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/ad2013_27.pdf
There should be a change also to DA PAM 670-1 CH 22–17. Identification badges as its not listed as of the PAMs date of MAR 2014.
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It goes on the left breast pocket. DA PAM 670-1 will be released with the new updates, TRADOC submitted the addition a long time ago but G1 has not push it out until the entire DA PAM 670-1 is completely revised.
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(12) The instructor ID badge is worn on the wearer’s left side. Personnel wear the subdued pin-on or sew-on badges on combat uniforms and field jackets, with the badge centered on the left breast pocket (not including the pocket flap). Only one instructor badge is authorized for wear at a time. The badge is also authorized as a nonsubdued metal badge for service, dress, or mess uniforms.
per DA PAM 670-1 DATE 2 DEC 14
per DA PAM 670-1 DATE 2 DEC 14
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In the DA Pam it states that you can move badges to wear one on each side in the Army Combat Uniform. I have the Recruiter badge and just got the Instructor badge. From what i understand the Recruiter would go on left and Instructor on right. Is that true?
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From what I gather, this badge is something new. I'm glad to see the Army going to more permant recognition for those who serve in the TRADOC trentches. I was an instructor from 2005-2007. During that time we were awarded an Associate Instructor badge (ASS BADGE as we called it). Then through a series of evaluations and hours "on the podium" you could progress to senior and eventually master instructor. The catch......other then an ASI of "8" none of your accomplishments followed you. The only reg for where of the badge was a TRADOC reg. also during that time NCOES "instructors" were SMALL GROUP LEADERS....there was a different course for that, not the instructor basic course.
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SFC William Linnell
I did the same at Knox on the basic training side. I was listed as a TC/Instructor/Writer. I also went to the instructor course there and got the "8". Then went to Afghanistan on the Combat Advisor roll. Those teams were first trained at Fort Riley then we moved it down to Polk. There we taught small teams of AF, NG and Navy. We were listed as Instructors/Small group Leaders. There was No slots listen as a PSG, 1SG or Co CO. With this course we were given the T1B indentifier, in total of 2008 - 2012 when I retired.
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SSG Keven Lahde
SGT (Join to see) That is an excellent question. Might have to do some research on that one.
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SGM (Join to see)
It's not for ABIC, the badge is specifically for NCOES instructors as of now. ABIC is one of many requirements to receive the badge
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Great idea, wish they'd had it when I served as an Instructor. In fact, the Women's Army Corps had their own instructor badge in the 1970s.
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Suspended Profile
There's an instructor badge??? WTF? I did for years at an RTI, '94 to '98 as an 11B & BNOC instructor (proponent school certified - BTW), and never got a freakin' badge. Oh the humanity!!!
Personally I think the Army has gone badge and award stupid. In the civilian world you might get a cup of coffee from your employer and a swift kick in the ass.
Personally I think the Army has gone badge and award stupid. In the civilian world you might get a cup of coffee from your employer and a swift kick in the ass.
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I'm curious, as a new 11B 38 what is the criteria? Is it available to ARNG or just active soldiers? It is an award or you do the time and are awarded?Actually first time hearing about it
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SGM (Join to see)
As of right now the badge is specifically for NCOES instructors. It is awarded by the Commandant of the school based on numerous classes such as ABIC and SGI, as well as contact hours and evaluations.
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SSG(P) (Join to see)
SSG Justin McCoy if you could share the PPT with me, I'll share with 249th RTI: [login to see]
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1SG (Join to see)
Check MILPER Message 14-058 U.S. Army Instructor Badge/ TRADOC REG 600-21 and DA PAM 670-1
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And yes it would be available to ARNG if they fall under and NCOES school, and they get evaluated by a TRADOC certified evaluator.
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