Does passing the Raven UAV course or logging a certain amount of hours qualify you for the Army Aviation Badge?

2020-12-09T16:50:20-05:00

So I’ve been out for about a year now, so this is just a curiosity-type question. I went through the Raven UAV operator course about two years ago and there was a rumor that passing the course or logging a certain amount of hours qualifies you for the army aviation badge. Is this true, semi-true, or not at all?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2020 5:07 PM

2020-12-09T17:07:08-05:00

UAV's don't count in the Army. You have to be an aviator.

https://home.army.mil/rucker/index.php/about/usaace/opfd/enlisted/badges

Basic, Senior and Master Aviation Badges :: Fort Rucker

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 their chain of command.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2020 8:08 PM

2020-12-10T20:08:40-05:00

UAS Operators (MOS 15C/W) which is your Shadow and Grey Eagle Operators would be qualified for the Army Aviation Badge. Personnel operating the Raven which are not 15 Series Soldiers are not authorized the badge.

Response by SPC Rick HUnt made Dec 17 at 2020 12:14 AM

2020-12-17T00:14:59-05:00

Simple answer here boys, not a fuckn chance in hell son drive on