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 you are posted to a transportation unit, then the Drivers Badge might mean something to the troops, saying "been there, done that". Judging from other responses, maybe the only one appreciating the badge would be you. I have my "wheels" and am proud of them!
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MAJ Levett:
Reference is AR 600-8-22 (25 JUN 2015), page 111, Para. 8-32. Qualifications require an (1) OF-346 and (2) either (a) be assigned as a driver or assistant driver for a minimum of 12 consecutive months, or have at least 8,000 accident free miles driving government vehicles, or (b) serve at least 1 year as an active qualified driving instructor or motor vehicle driver examiner. It's not something earned for merely getting an OF-346.
Reference is AR 600-8-22 (25 JUN 2015), page 111, Para. 8-32. Qualifications require an (1) OF-346 and (2) either (a) be assigned as a driver or assistant driver for a minimum of 12 consecutive months, or have at least 8,000 accident free miles driving government vehicles, or (b) serve at least 1 year as an active qualified driving instructor or motor vehicle driver examiner. It's not something earned for merely getting an OF-346.
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I'm now 80 years old. Took the oath of enlistment Dec/1958. Served two weeks short of Four in the Corps. Every enlisted Marine I ever met had a step higher respect for an officer who had an enlisted ribbon, like a Good Conduct ribbon. I had an OIC at Avionics for H&MS-11 at Atsugi, Jpn. who was a Mustang Officer. Excellent officer. If you earned it, it is yours. Display it properly.
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Sir,I had a good friend of mine that went through OCS and graduated. He was enlisted, Ranger,campaigned in Vietnam twice,decorated for bravery,wounded in combat and awarded Bronze Stars twice. He wore every one of those awards on his Officers jacket every day until his retirement as an LTC in Hawaii.His take on that was " I earned them and they won't come off." Hope that helps.
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