Posted on Nov 17, 2013
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I just like the fact that Airforce, Navy and Marines only have the name rank and their respective branch. They all look the same and they all don't seem to have the judgements we have in the army. I mean we in the army have the unit patches, skill badges and deployment patch. I believe that the army should be the same as the other services.
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We also wear our warfare qualifications, and for things like flight suits we wear weapons school patches. The idea is to identify us as well as have a decent idea of what we're qualified for, if a senior needs to delegate a task, or a junior wants assurance the person giving the order has the authority.
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SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S.
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I have found that most of the people that have butt-burn about badges .. don't have any.
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Actually, Navy and Air Force wear plenty of chest candy. I am in a joint unit and I see plenty of them wearing Airborne, Air Assault, Expeditionary Warfare, Sea Warfare, Career Field, and many more. I have actually seen some Marines wear their Airborne wings as well.
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CPT Armor Officer
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The Army has worn unit patches and skill badges for quite a while now (WWI maybe??) as well as the distinctive headwear/footwear (airborne units, Ranger BNs, SF). Let's get us out of ACUs first (oh, and for officers bring back branch insignia).
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CPT J2 X
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I think that if you've earned the award/appurtenance than you should wear it. Yes, it is a pride thing and also a great conversation starter, but it's an individual's choice to wear it or not.
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CPT Christopher F.
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The basis of the question is incorrect. The Navy, Air Force and Marines all have their own service specific Badges that are authorized in utility uniform (ACU equivalent). Some Army badges are also authorized for them to wear as well. I've seen a Marine with Army Basic Parachutist Wings, and an Airman with an Army Combat Patch.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badges_of_the_United_States_Navy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badges_of_the_United_States_Air_Force
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badges_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps
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SSgt Security Forces
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Frankly, being in the Air Force, I've been jealous of the individual patches that the Army wears. To me even something as simple as the American flag on the shoulder would be an improvement to the ABU.
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Can't get a school in my BN cause they give all the slots to officers. I say it's unfair for the soldiers that want to go. But as for me, I don't care to much for military schools. I agree with what your say SFC. I like how the Marines uniforms are. All you see is branch, name, and rank.... Most people don't respect NCO'S unless they have deployment patches or all kind of flair. It's the wrong answer but it's the truth.  
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LTC James L Guerrieri Sr
LTC James L Guerrieri Sr
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I am with you SGT! The Marines got it right. No one seems to have read my posts or agreed or disagreed. I guess this is an old thread so I will take my thoughts and posts to another area. You seem to be still active so you may still be able to get the schools or deployments to get your "Bling" I totally get your post having been there.
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I was told once by a CPT at OBC that his Ranger tab made us all drool. He said it really only buys you five minutes of respect then the person can tell if you know your stuff or if you do not.

 

I personally do not wear my jump wings all the time as I do not sow my nametapes, rank, etc. on in ACUs. It is a pain to put on and off and can get in the way at times depending on the activity. Yes I am proud of my wings and yes I earned them. Does that make me a better leader just because I have them? No.

 

I say let them wear it if they want, but when it comes to the field and deployment if it is not sown on take them off.

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SSG General Services Technician And State Vehicle Inspector
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I agree with a lot of the comments. As MAJ Coger stated below, we are authorized, but not required, to wear the badges and tabs we have earned. I don't see an issue with personnel choosing to not wear things. It's their choice to spend the money or not. Like I mentioned in another thread about patches, badges and tabs are great discussion starters not to mention giving the junior enlisted something to aspire towards.
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TSgt John Marshall
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Conversation starters- yes. It's a brief resume in a sense. Just like wearing your ribbons or medals with your other uniforms.
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SSG Aircraft Powertrain Repairer
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I feel being in Aviation it is branch dependent...most Aviation units will say that if you are not wearing the wings you have no pride. So maybe some of these badges area a prideful issue???
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TSgt David Carrasco
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I wear my decorations and proudly display them as I earned them.
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