Posted on Mar 26, 2018
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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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SGT Edward Toporek
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I wore every badge I earned because I was proud of my accomplishment. And I still do.
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SSG Mark Franzen
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I would say no that when he was Enlisted times he now a officer and no I don't think that is appropriate
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What about other badges or ribbons he wears that he earned while he was enlisted, such as ARCOMS, Good Conduct, Overseas service ribbon, combat badges, etc
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PO2 John Chalus
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Why would he want to wear such a badge?
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1LT Marcus Chalfant
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It used to be a custom that Officers didn't wear all the badges earned as enlisted.
And aside from CIB, EIB, ABN, AASLT, Pathfinder, Ranger, SF, and Flight Wings we had enough "Fruit Salad". Drivers Badges and the potential for rows of Expert Weapons badges seemed overkill for an officer whose job it was to lead soldiers, not drive trucks. (Not taking away anything from those whose job bit IS to drive trucks. Those folks are vital to the mission.)
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CW4 Pilot
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If you’ve earned it, you can definitely wear it. I wore mine when enlisted, but chose not to when I became a Warrant. Like the reg says, authorized awards are worn at the option of the wearer.
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CAPT Patrick Mulcahy
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In the Navy, all your enlisted qual badges (insignia) are worn when you become an officer.
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Gregory Pasquier
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Google. Google is your friend.
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Cpl Morgan Guynes
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Pardon my vernacular, what the fuck is a "Drivers Badge"? (Obviously I'm a Marine...)
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CPT David Miller
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See the answer I gave to Lance Corporal Robey.
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CPO Jim Buc
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I don't know what a driver's is but if you earn it. It's yours to wear.
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GySgt Edwin Rivera
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you earn it, where it.
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SSgt Ed Stutz
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Yes, of course. Officer or enlisted, any award authorized should be proudly displayed on the uniform
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