Badge Names and How to Earn Them:
Aviation Badges:
Pilot
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Command Pilot
Senior Pilot
Pilot
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Command Pilot:
1. Meet CAP senior pilot requirements.
2. Have been an active CAP pilot or senior pilot for at least 5 years (this service need not be continuous).
3. Have a minimum of 2,000 hours pilot time logged IAW FARs.
Senior Pilot:
1. Meet CAP pilot rating requirements.
2. Have been an active CAP-rated pilot for at least 3 years (this service need not be continuous).
3. Have a minimum of 1,000 hours pilot time logged in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
Pilot:
Be qualified in accordance with CAPR 70-1.
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Observer
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Master Observer
Senior Observer
Observer
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Master Observer:
1. Meet requirements for CAP senior mission observer.
2. Have been an active CAP mission observer or GFMC for 5 years (this service need not be continuous).
3. Have a minimum of 200 hours flying time as a CAP mission observer or GFMC (see Note above).
4. Have flown 20 sorties as a senior mission observer or GFMC on actual missions (not training).
Senior Observer:
1. Meet CAP observer requirements.
2. Have been an active flying CAP mission observer or Surrogate Unmanned Aerial System Green Flag Mission Coordinator (GFMC) for 3 years (this service need not be continuous).
3. Have a minimum of 100 hours certified flying time as CAP mission observer or GFMC.
Observer:
Be qualified as a CAP mission observer IAW CAPR 60-3.
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Air Crew
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Master Air Crew
Senior Air Crew
Air Crew
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Master Air Crew:
1. Meet requirements for CAP senior aircrew rating.
2. Have been an active CAP mission scanner for 5 years (this service need not be continuous).
3. Have a minimum of 200 hours certified flying time as a CAP MS, ADIS, AP, ARCHOPR, ARCHTRK, GIIEP, GFSO or HRO.
Senior Air Crew:
1. Meet CAP aircrew rating requirements.
2. Have been an active flying CAP mission scanner for 3 years (this service need not be continuous).
3. Have a minimum of 100 hours certified flying time as CAP MS, ADIS, AP, ARCHOPR, ARCHTRK, GIIEP, GFSO or HRO.
4. Qualified as an ADIS, AP, ARCHOPR, ARCHTRK, GIIEP, GFSO or HRO
Air Crew:
Be qualified as a CAP Mission Scanner (MS), Aerial Digital Imaging System Operator (ADIS), Airborne Photographer (AP), ARCHER Operator (ARCHOPR), ARCHER Trac Technician (ARCHTRK), Geospatial Information Interoperability Exploitation Portable Operator (GIIEP), Surrogate Unmanned Aerial System Green Flag Sensor Operator (GFSO), or Highbird Radio Operator (HRO).
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Glider Pilot
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Glider Pilot
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Glider Pilot:
Qualified CAP pilot IAW CAPR 70-1 and hold at least a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) glider private pilot certificate.
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Balloon Pilot
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Balloon Pilot
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Balloon Pilot:
Qualified CAP pilot IAW CAPR 70-1 and hold at least a FAA balloon private pilot certificate.
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Solo Pilot Badge
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Solo Pilot Badge
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Solo Pilot Badge:
Be qualified in accordance with CAPR 70-1.
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Pre-Solo Badge
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Pre Solo Badge
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Pre-Solo Badge:
Be qualified in accordance with (IAW) CAPR 70-1.
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Qualifications come from CAPR 35-6
Occupational Badges:
Chaplain Corps
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Jewish Chaplain
Christian Chaplain
Buddist Chaplain
Muslim Chaplain
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Chaplain:
10.4.1. Chaplain Insignia. Worn by CAP Chaplains duly appointed under CAPR 265-1, The Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps, who wear the approved USAF chaplain badge, which reflects their religious endorsement as accepted by the Chaplain Corps.
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Health Services
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Medical Officer
Nurse Officer
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Medical Officer:
10.4.3. Medical Officer Badge. A health service officer in a physician category appointed as required by CAPR 160-1, Operation of the CAP Health Service Program.
Nurse Officer:
10.4.4. Nurse Officer Badge. A health service officer in a nurse category appointed as required by CAPR 160-1.
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Legal Officer
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Legal Officer
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Legal Officer:
10.4.2. Legal Officer Badge. Worn by CAP legal officers duly appointed under CAPR 111-1, Qualifications and Duties of Legal Officers.
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Emergency Medical Technician
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EMT – Paramedic
EMT – Intermediate
EMT- Basic
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EMT – Paramedic:
Curent or previously certified EMT-Paramedic.
EMT – Intermediate:
Current or previously certified EMT-Intermediate.
EMT – Basic:
Current or previously certified EMT-Basic.
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Incident Commander
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Master Incident Commander
Senior Incident Commander
Incident Commander
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Master Incident Commander:
Be qualified as a CAP Incident Commander – Level One IAW CAPR 60-3.
Senior Incident Commander:
Be qualified as a CAP Incident Commander – Level Two IAW CAPR 60-3.
Incident Commander:
1. Be qualified as a CAP incident commander at any level IAW CAPR 60-3 or 4.
2. Have been qualified as a CAP Mission Coordinator under previous requirements.
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Ground Team
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Master Ground Team
Senior Ground Team
Ground Team
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Master Ground Team:
Be qualified as a CAP ground branch director IAW CAPR 60-3.
Senior Ground Team:
1. Be qualified as a CAP ground team leader IAW CAPR 60-3 or
2. Be qualified as a CAP ground team member – level one
Ground Team:
Be qualified as a CAP ground team member IAW CAPR 60-3.
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Qualifications come from CAPR 35-6 and CAPR 39-1
How to Wear Badges:
Snippets come from CAPR 39-1
Service Dress and Service Uniform (Class A and Class B) Men:
4.1.5.2.2.4.1. Aviation (CAP, USAF or other service Aeronautical, Space, Cyberspace) and Occupational Badges (CAP and USAF). No more than a combined two aviation and occupational badges will be worn on the wearer’s left. Badges will be shiny, metallic and must match in material. Chaplain and CAP aviation badges are mandatory. Not more than a combined total of two of these badges will be worn on the wearer’s left. When more than one CAP aviation badge is authorized, only one will be worn. If a military aviation badge (aeronautical, space or cyberspace) is worn, it will be worn below any CAP aviation badges. If chaplain badge is worn, it is worn in the highest position. Parachutist wings are optional; however, when worn will be placed above an occupational badge or below a chaplain, aeronautical, space or cyberspace badge. Occupational badges (excluding chaplain) are optional. All occupational badges worn will be the same size: miniature, mid-sized or regular. Aviation badges may be a different size than any occupational badge; however, multiple aviation badges will be the same size. The first badge will be worn on the wearer’s left side centered ½ inch above the highest row of ribbons (or top of pocket if no ribbons are authorized). The second badge will be centered ½ inch above the first badge.
Service Dress and Service Uniform(Class A and Class B) Women:
4.1.9.4.4.1. Aviation (CAP, USAF or other service Aeronautical, Space, Cyberspace) and Occupational Badges (CAP and USAF). No more than a combined two aviation and occupational badges will be worn on the wearer’s left. Badges will be shiny, metallic and must match in material. Chaplain and CAP aviation badges are mandatory. Not more than a combined total of two of these badges will be worn on the wearer’s left. When more than one CAP aviation badge is authorized, only one will be worn. If a military aviation badge (aeronautical, space or cyberspace) is worn, it will be worn below any CAP aviation badges. If chaplain badge is worn, it is worn in the highest position. Parachutist wings are optional; however, when worn will be placed above an occupational badge or below a chaplain, aeronautical, space or cyberspace badge. Occupational badges (excluding chaplain) are optional. All occupational badges worn will be the same size: miniature, mid-sized or regular. Aviation badges may be a different size than any occupational badge; however, multiple aviation badges will be the same size. The first badge will be worn on the wearer’s left side centered ½ inch above the highest row of ribbons (or top of pocket if no ribbons are authorized). The second badge will be centered ½ inch above the first badge.
Airman Battle Uniform Men and Women:
Aviation and Occupational Badges. Two Aviation or Occupational badges embroidered in silver on dark blue may be worn sewn to the shirt ½ inch above the "Civil Air Patrol" tape over the left breast pocket. The second badge will be centered ½ inch above the first badge. Chaplain and CAP aviation badges are mandatory. Not more than a combined total of two of these badges will be worn on the wearer’s left. When more than one CAP aviation badge is authorized, only one will be worn. If a military aviation badge (aeronautical, space or cyberspace) is worn, it will be worn in the second position. If chaplain badge is worn, it is worn in the higher position. Parachutist wings are optional; however, when worn will be placed above an occupational badge or below a chaplain, aeronautical, space or cyberspace badge. Occupational badges (excluding chaplain) are optional. All light silver on dark blue insignia will have 1/8 inch of blue showing at the widest and tallest point of the insignia.