If a Command Senior Chief reverts to a non-command position before retiring, can they still wear the Command Chief badge?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 22:37:21 -0400

For those familiar with Navy regs.

My dad is retiring in August as a Senior Chief. Previously he had held the position of Command Senior Chief but has since reverted to a non command position.

Is he able to retire wearing his Command Senior badge or is that not authorized? What regulation covers this?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2018 11:28 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:28:30 -0400

Command is a position, not a rank. But I’m not 100% familiar with Navy stuff.

Response by SSG Waldo Yamada made Jun 16 at 2018 9:44 AM

SSG Waldo Yamada — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 09:44:12 -0400

Retirement papers that have all the information, and last duty station is what I believe should be worn or adorned when wearing the dress uniform at occasions as a retiree. I think this is service wide.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2018 4:06 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 16:06:11 -0400

I mean he’s retiring. I’m not sure how big a deal it is, but if he wants to wear the badge at his retirement ceremony, who’s gonna stop him?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2018 3:58 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:58:30 -0400

Ask his branch, I’m army but in the Army the star (ie first SG or CSM) goes with the job. You do not retain it. Look, I’m sure your Dads got this covered if he is retiring