Can I wear my airborne and air assault wings on my Air Force OCP uniform?

2020-03-15T12:53:17-04:00

I recently transferred from the army to the Air Force. When I was in the army I had my airborne and air assault wings. Does anyone know if I can wear them on my Air Force OCP Uniform? Or where I can find the regulation? I have searched but nothing gave me definite answers. Thanks

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2020 1:33 PM

2020-03-15T13:33:57-04:00

My brother wears airborne wings on his AF uniform. But he got them in the AF.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2020 5:32 PM

2020-03-15T17:32:31-04:00

I agree with the earlier comments. The AFI does cover it, and they can be worn, but now as sister service badges, they should be in black. Be ready for people who haven't really read the regs to question or correct that they should be spice brown. We have several airmen who have been bothered by passing senior AF personnel making corrections when the airman was right in the first place.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2020 1:26 AM

2020-03-16T01:26:43-04:00

You mean like this?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2020 9:46 AM

2020-03-16T09:46:07-04:00

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member I believe you are, sir. There is a Capt. in my unit who wears his halo & Jump wings on his OCPs, he was prior SOWT, though. There is another gentleman on base, that is still in his ABUs, that has Jump, Air Assault, & one other badge.
According to AFPC's website:
"Airmen may wear other services' qualification badges, if earned and awarded, i.e.: Ranger tab, SERE, etc. Award criteria for other services’ qualification badges will be in accordance with the awarding service’s directives."

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2020 10:32 AM

2020-03-16T10:32:17-04:00

BLUF: Yes, [Note: Sister Service and Joint badges/patches can be worn in their current subdued color configuration and will not be converted to the spice brown color criteria.]

AFI36-2903 7 FEBRUARY 2020
Page 44

5.2.6.2.5. Wear of other services' qualification badges/patches, if earned and awarded,
is authorized if allowed by the applicable services’ guidance. Award criteria for other
services’ qualification badges will be in accordance with awarding Service’s directives.
Temporary qualification badges are not authorized for wear on the uniform. [Note:
Sister Service and Joint badges/patches can be worn in their current subdued
color configuration and will not be converted to the spice brown color criteria.]
Awarded, joint qualification tabs (subdued) may be worn above the HHQ patch as a
third patch (e.g., Army Ranger, Sapper, Air Commando, Special Forces etc.). [Note:
The Airborne tab is a temporary tab and is only authorized to be worn while
assigned to an organization that prescribes wear as part of the organizations
shoulder sleeve insignia.]

https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi36-2903/afi36-2903.pdf

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Response by SGT Kenneth Hopple made Mar 17 at 2020 6:23 PM

2020-03-17T18:23:36-04:00

Now, I have been out of the service for some time. With you being in the Army then you should be familiar with AR-671. I remember there being a section in there concerning the wearing of and order of precedence of medals and awards received from another service.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2020 8:36 AM

2020-11-13T08:36:29-05:00

You can also wear your combat patch if you earned it.

"Rewrite of AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal ... - Air Force Personnel Center - AF.mil Feb 24, 2020

5. Question: Are Airmen authorized to wear Army combat patches on the OCP uniform?
Answer: “Combat patch,” applies ONLY to Soldiers. If an Airman was previously a Soldier in
the U.S. Army and was authorized the wear of shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service
IAW with AR 670-1, they may wear it in addition to the mandatory Air Force higher
headquarters patch on the left sleeve.
Personnel who served in a designated area as a civilian or a member of another service, but were
not a member of the U.S. Army during one of the specified periods are NOT authorized to wear
the Army’s shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service. NOTE: Some Airmen may have
been provided an HONORARY Army shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service after
completing a deployment with an Army unit, but it is NOT authorized to be worn by Airmen."

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2021 3:34 AM

2021-02-27T03:34:54-05:00

Okay, I served in the Marines and have the Navy and Marine corps parachutist insignia (gold wings) now according to the AFI this means I would pin the Gold wings on my OCP's. Every cell in my body tells me thats wrong. (Also I might get punched in the neck if a Marine were to walk by and see that mess) what do you think? Or should I get a fond wing badge made for the ocps. Like the navy does with their uniforms. In reality I will not wear them but I'm curious to know if it is allowed or not per the guidence.