The Patriot Files

Combat Action Badge

David — Tue, 31 May 2005 01:23:08 -0700

by: David

Description: Combat Action Badge The CAB may be awarded to any Soldier, branch and military occupational specialty immaterial, performing assigned duties in an area where hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay is authorized, who is personally present and actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy, and performing satisfactorily in accordance with the prescribed rules of engagement.

Original Air Assault Badg

Bill Farnie — Fri, 09 Jan 2004 09:51:30 -0800

by: Bill Farnie

Description: The original Air Assault Badge was awarded to the 11th Air Assault Division (Test) by Commanding General Kinnard, "designed to duplicate the espirit that the paratrooper and aviator wings achieved." The original Air Assault Badge was never approved by the Army

Glider

David — Wed, 12 Feb 2003 15:19:45 -0800

by: David

Description: GLIDER BADGE I. DESCRIPTION: An oxidized silver badge 11/16 inch in height and 1 1/2 inches in width consisting of a glider, frontal view, superimposed upon a pair of stylized wings displayed and curving inward. II. SYMBOLISM: The wings suggest flight and together with the glider symbolize individual skills and qualifications in aerial flight utilizing the glider. III. AWARD ELIGIBILITY: The Glider Badge is no longer awarded. At the time authorization of the badge was announced, personnel must have been assigned or attached to a glider or airborne unit or to the Airborne Department of the Infantry School; satisfactorily completed a course of instruction, or participated in at least one combat glider landing into enemy-held territory. IV. DATE APPROVED: Authorization of the Glider Badge was announced in War Department Circular No. 220, 2 June 1944. V. SUBDUED BADGES: A subdued badge in black metal finished of the same design is authorized. VI. MINIATURE BADGES: A dress miniature badge, 13/32 inch in height and 7/8 inch in width is authorized.