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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If he earned it, yes. If they so choose. Don't know why they would though unless its full dress.
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Just like officers get a Bronze Star when my lower enlisted Bronze Stars were denied because of their rank. My 1st Sgt and Commander denied all my request, and all were for bravery in combat ! I even saw a Major get a Silver Star for the great job he did running our TOC ops. I am not sure on the drivers badge but it sounds unconcerning in the big picture. I hope you can wear it, because you earned it. Just venting about a sore topic.
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HELL YES. If you earned it wear with pride. I spent 7+ years enlisted and wore everything (except Hash's) that I earned as an enlisted/NCO soldier.
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I'm against it. Civilian police are that, civilian not military. And off the black Waffen SS garb. Police need to be wearing a uniform that sets them apart from the military. Even sheriffs department with their khaki and brown smacks of the SA brownshirts. Just wear blue with grey slacks and they don't need freaking jack boots on routine patrol. 'Police officers' are to be called that, not 'Cops' which is actually derogatory in origin. APC and IED proof armored vehicles? Play me out some slack on that.,
Jim in Western Kansas
Jim in Western Kansas
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No matter how and when the badge is awarded, it is the officers call if they want to wear the the award.
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Much like the Boy Scouts, some people enjoy collecting badges for their I love me wall. Maybe, the Drivers Badge was significant event. I know many Soldiers that survived the Samaran Bypass in Iraq and received other safety awards along with a CAB. I respect all badges earned fair and square instead of the PX soldiers and glory hounds.
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