Table 5.1

*Table 5.1.Wear of Badges on The BDU, Service, Mess, Formal, And Semi-Formal Dress Uniforms (see notes).

R
U
L
E

A

B

C

If individual wears the

and

OPR

1

Chaplain insignia (Mandatory)

if authorized both, wear Chaplain insignia 1/2 inch above aeronautical badge.

HQ USAF/HCX.
2 Air Force Aeronautical badges (Mandatory)
if both are worn, wear Air Force aeronautical badge in the highest position. HQ USAF/XOOT.

3

Aeronautical badges of other US services (Optional)

4

Air Force Occupational badges (Optional)

if more than one badge is worn, wear badge which reflects current job in the top position.

HQ AFPC/DPSTS.

Miscellaneous Badges

5

Combat infantry or army medical badge

Army MILPERCEN.

6

US Army air assault badge and pathfinder badge

only while performing duties with other Service air assault, pathfinder, or rigger units.

7

Parachute riggers

8

Scuba badge

only when qualified and performing scuba duties.

HQ USAF/XOFU.

9

Foreign badges (aviation, medical insignia, parachutist badges)

only in the conferring country or while attending official and social functions hosted by the awarding government. Do not wear foreign aviation badges unless wearing a US aviation badge.

None.

10

Distinguished International Shooter Badge

when awarded

HQ AFSVA.

11

Air Force Distinguished Rifleman and Pistol Shot Badge

12

Silver Excellence-in-Competition Rifle and Pistol Badge with Wreath

13

Bronze Excellence-in-Competition Rifle and Pistol Badge with or without wreath

14

Badges of military societies of the US that honor wars, campaigns, or expeditions in which the US was engaged.

when a member of the awarding society and only while attending functions of the awarding society

None.

15

Outstanding airman badge

for the year after formal presentation

HQ USAF/CCC.

NOTES:

1. A maximum of four earned badges may be worn on all blue service uniforms. A maximum of two badges are worn on the left side of uniform above ribbons or pocket if ribbons are not worn. Wear only aeronautical, occupational, and miscellaneous badges in this location.
2. Aeronautical badges are worn above occupational and miscellaneous badges. When more than one aeronautical badge is worn, the second badge becomes optional.
3. Men may attach duty badges to service uniforms with a clear plastic tab holder not visible beyond sides or bottom of insignia.
4. A maximum of three earned embroidered badges may be worn on the BDU when NAME/USAF tapes are worn.
5. Wear regular size embroidered cloth badges or specialty insignia on the BDU except when wearing the ASNP, wear only one badge on the patch whether or not the badge is mandatory or optional.
*6. Miniature and regular size badges may be worn together; however, do not mix sizes of badges in the same category. EXAMPLE: Miniature wings may be worn with a regular size occupational badge, or regular size medical badge. A regular size duty badge is not worn with a miniature duty badge.
7. Presidential and Vice Presidential badges are worn only on the right side of the uniform.
8. Badges worn on the mess dress are metal or embroidered (metallic or aluminized thread); however, when wearing more than one, they must all be metal or embroidered. Badges must be all regular or all miniature.
9. See AFI 36-2923, and AFI 11-402, Aviation and Parachutist Service, Aeronautical Ratings and Badges for more information.