Posted on Mar 26, 2018
Should an Officer wear a Driver's Badge that was earned while he was Enlisted?
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I've seen the posts about Officers not wearing qualification badges relating specifically to weapons qual, how they should be experts of everything etc. etc., but I've never heard anyone specifically address the driver's badge. It isn't anything spectacular or anything to write home about, but it is a badge nonetheless and represents a specific knowledge and skill. Thoughts?
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No. Just no. Officers should not wear a Driver's Badge. Ever. I do not wear bolo badges either even though I qualify expert every time. Ribbons and decorations are different.
Can you? Yes. Should you? No, especially if you're a lieutenant (just trying to save you some grief ladies and gents...). I guarantee you some senior officer (Commander) will tell you to take that stuff off at some point in your career, sooner than later.
If you insist on wearing badges for driving or marksmanship, make sure you qualify the same in every badge so you can have a ladder with about ten things you qualified on. It's better than showing how inconsistent you are and you will look more impressive. Honest.
Can you? Yes. Should you? No, especially if you're a lieutenant (just trying to save you some grief ladies and gents...). I guarantee you some senior officer (Commander) will tell you to take that stuff off at some point in your career, sooner than later.
If you insist on wearing badges for driving or marksmanship, make sure you qualify the same in every badge so you can have a ladder with about ten things you qualified on. It's better than showing how inconsistent you are and you will look more impressive. Honest.
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If earned, should be worn with pride, like a previously enlisted wearing a good conduct medal. It was earned!
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I NEVER GOT NO STINKIN BADGES FOR BEING A DRIVER ??? THATS LIKE GETTING A DIPLOMA FOR GRADUATING KINDERGARDEN ???
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