Field Artillery Missileman's Badge
| Field Artillery Missileman's Badge | |
|---|---|
| Type | Badge |
| Presented by | 9th Field Artillery Missile Group, United States Army |
| Eligibility | Proficiency on various missile systems |
| Status | Discontinued |
| First awarded | 1976 |
| Last awarded | 1979 |
The Field Artillery Missileman's Badge is a local individual award created by the 9th Field Artillery Missile Group to recognize proficiency on the various missile systems. It was awarded from December 1976 through 1979.[1] The intent of the badge was similar to the Pershing Professionals Badge awarded by the 56th Artillery Group.
The 9th Field Artillery Missile Group included these subordinate units:
- 3rd Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment (Pershing)
- 3rd Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment (Sergeant)
- 1st Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment (Lance)
- 3rd Battalion, 33rd Field Artillery Regiment
- Field Artillery Missile System Evaluation Group
The badge is rectangular with a silver missile inscribed with U. S. Army on a red enameled background. It was issued in three levels: basic, senior and master. Cloth versions of the badge were available for sew-on wear. The senior version had a star and the master version had a star and wreath,
In 1978, the Army began to rescind authorization for local uniforms and awards and the badge was withdrawn in 1979.
References[edit]
- ^ Emerson, William K. (April 2004). Marksmanship in the U.S. Army: A History of Medals, Shooting Programs, and Training. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 96. ISBN 978-0806135755.