Are Air Force Occupational badges mandatory?

Occupational badges are normally issued in basic, senior, and master level for officers. Chaplain, aeronautical, space, cyberspace, and missile operations badges, along with the Air Force Commander’s Insignia are mandatory for wear on Air Force uniforms.

How do the Air Force wear occupational badges?

Occupational badges may be worn centered ½ inch above the U.S. Air Force tape using spice brown embroidery on the OCP background. A maximum of two badges may be worn. The badge representing an airman’s current position will be worn first and a second badge is optional.

Can you wear a black beanie with OCPs Air Force?

Para 7.1. 7.1 – When wearing the PTU and participating in both organized and individual physical training, members are authorized and may elect to wear a “solid black or dark blue baseball/sports cap with the Air Force symbol or U.S. Air Force printed/embroidered on the front.” Caps will only be worn outdoors.

Can you roll your sleeves in the Air Force?

The Air Force is allowing its pilots, navigators and airmen who wear flight suits to roll up their sleeves whenever they’re not on in-flight duty, according to a new memo. “Regardless as to whether the sleeves are rolled up or unrolled, the cuffs will remain visible at all times,” the AFI says.

How do you wear af mess dress?

Tuck in the formal white shirt into trousers or skirt. Put on the cummerbund with pleats up around the waist, about halfway between pants and shirt. Tie the bow tie in typical fashion. Arrange the appropriate insignia on front of mess dress jacket.

Can you have white nails in the Air Force?

Do not apply designs to nails or apply two-tone or multi-tone colors; however, white-tip French manicures are authorized. Fingernails must not exceed ¼ inch in length beyond the tip of the finger and must be clean and well groomed. Fingernails must not interfere with the performance of assigned duties.

What is an occupational badge in the Air Force?

Occupational Badges. An Air Force Occupational Badge is a military badge of the United States Air Force which is awarded to those members of the Air Force community who are engaged in duties “other than flying”.

Are there different sizes of Air Force badges?

Aeronautical, space and cyberspace badges may be a different size than an occupational badge; however, multiple aeronautical, space and cyberspace badges will be the same size. The first badge will be centered ½ inch above the ―U.S. AIR FORCE nametape.

Do you have a judge advocate badge in the Air Force?

This badge is for Jewish rabbis in the Air Force. It’s an officer-level field with no enlisted equivalent. The judge advocate is a licensed practicing attorney, and the JAG corps serves as the judicial arm of the Air Force. There is no enlisted equivalent for this badge.

When do you get a master badge in the Air Force?

At the senior level, it’s awarded to officers who have reached 7 years in the specialty, and to enlisted personnel at the “craftsman” skill level. The master badge is awarded to enlisted personnel who have at least five years’ experience at the craftsman level, and to officers after 15 years in the specialty.