Qualification Badges

Central Aid Agency personnel can earn Qualification Badges by completing all the required training and meeting the established performance benchmarks for the qualification.  Many qualifications are re-assessed annually, but personnel are allowed to wear the badge of the highest qualification they achieve during their time in service.  Qualification Badges are worn on the wearer's right, centered on the material of the right pocket below the pocket flap.    Qualification Badges are typically worn only on dress uniforms (Class B and above), but may be authorized on duty or working uniforms in some circumstances.

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Physical Ability Qualifications

Level 1D - Walk Test
Metal Pin awarded for successfully completing Level 1D Physical Ability qualification.  Pins are only worn while qualification is valid, or when authorized after completion of service.  Qualifications are reassessed annually.

Level 2D - Field Test
Metal Pin awarded for successfully completing Level 2D Physical Ability qualification.  Pins are only worn while qualification is valid, or when authorized after completion of service.  Qualifications are reassessed annually.

Level 3D - Pack Test
Metal Pin awarded for successfully completing Level 3D Physical Ability qualification.  Pins are only worn while qualification is valid, or when authorized after completion of service.  Qualifications are reassessed annually.

Level 1S - ORPAT Time of 6:30 or Less
Metal Pin awarded for successfully completing Level 1S Physical Ability qualification.  Pins are only worn while qualification is valid, or when authorized after completion of service.  Qualifications may be reassessed regularly.

Level 2S - ORPAT Time of 5:30 or Less
Metal Pin awarded for successfully completing Level 2S Physical Ability qualification.  Pins are only worn while qualification is valid, or when authorized after completion of service.  Qualifications may be reassessed regularly.

Level 3S - ORPAT Time of 4:30 or Less
Metal Pin awarded for successfully completing Level 3S Physical Ability qualification.  Pins are only worn while qualification is valid, or when authorized after completion of service.  Qualifications may be reassessed regularly.

Vehicle Qualifications

Driver and Mechanic
Metal Pin awarded for successfully completing training and meeting all standards required for Driver and/or Mechanic qualification.  Silver Oxidized (Two-Tone) is standard color, Mirror Finish is used for personnel assigned to the related role as a primary duty responsibility.  Hanging bars (Clasps) are added for each individual qualification that has been achieved (up to 5 may be displayed at a time).  Pins are only worn while qualification is valid, or when authorized after completion of service.  Qualifications may be reassessed regularly.

Qualification Types:
DRIVER - A (for amphibious vehicles)
DRIVER - M (for motorcycles)
DRIVER - T (for tracked vehicles)
DRIVER - W (for wheeled vehicles)
MECHANIC (for all mechanic types)
OPERATOR - S (for special mechanical equipment)

Defensive System Qualifications

Marksman
Metal Pin awarded for successfully completing training and meeting all standards required for Marksman qualification.  Silver Oxidized (Two-Tone) is standard color, Mirror Finish is used for personnel assigned to the related role as a primary duty responsibility (Tactical personnel).  Hanging bars (Clasps) are added for each individual system qualification has been achieved on (up to 5 may be displayed at a time).  Pins are only worn while qualification is valid, or when authorized after completion of service.  Qualifications are reassessed annually.

Sharpshooter
Metal Pin awarded for successfully completing training and meeting all standards required for Sharpshooter qualification.  Silver Oxidized (Two-Tone) is standard color, Mirror Finish is used for personnel assigned to the related role as a primary duty responsibility (Tactical personnel).  Hanging bars (Clasps) are added for each individual system qualification has been achieved on (up to 5 may be displayed at a time).  Pins are only worn while qualification is valid, or when authorized after completion of service.  Qualifications are reassessed annually.

Expert
Metal Pin awarded for successfully completing training and meeting all standards required for Expert qualification.  Silver Oxidized (Two-Tone) is standard color, Mirror Finish is used for personnel assigned to the related role as a primary duty responsibility (Tactical personnel).  Hanging bars (Clasps) are added for each individual system qualification has been achieved on (up to 5 may be displayed at a time).  Pins are only worn while qualification is valid, or when authorized after completion of service.  Qualifications are reassessed annually.