Driver and Mechanic Badge
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The Driver and Mechanic Badge is a military badge
of the United States Army
which was first created in July 1942. The badge was originally referred to as the “Motor Vehicle Badge” and adopted its current title of Driver and Mechanic Badge during the Korean War
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The Driver and Mechanic Badge is awarded to enlisted soldiers who have received training, and subsequent qualification, to operate or repair military motor vehicles. The badge is issued with a number of metal bars, suspended beneath the decoration, which denote the qualification received. The current bars which are issued to the Driver and Mechanic Badge are as follows:
The Driver and Mechanic Badge is worn suspended beneath a service member’s standard decorations and to the wearer's right of any Weapons Qualification Badge
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Military badges of the United States
Military badges of the United States are awards authorized by the United States armed forces that signify rating, qualification, or accomplishment in several career fields, and also serve as identification devices for personnel occupying certain assignments. Personal recognition is granted to...
of the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
which was first created in July 1942. The badge was originally referred to as the “Motor Vehicle Badge” and adopted its current title of Driver and Mechanic Badge during the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
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The Driver and Mechanic Badge is awarded to enlisted soldiers who have received training, and subsequent qualification, to operate or repair military motor vehicles. The badge is issued with a number of metal bars, suspended beneath the decoration, which denote the qualification received. The current bars which are issued to the Driver and Mechanic Badge are as follows:
- DRIVER - A (for amphibious vehicles)
- DRIVER - M (for motorcycles)
- DRIVER - T (for tracked vehicles)
- DRIVER - W (for wheeled vehicles)
- MECHANIC (for automotive or allied vehicles)
- OPERATOR - S (for special mechanical equipment)
The Driver and Mechanic Badge is worn suspended beneath a service member’s standard decorations and to the wearer's right of any Weapons Qualification Badge
Weapons Qualification Badge
A Marksmanship Qualification Badge is a military badge of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps which is presented to service members upon successful completion of a weapons qualification course. They are issued in the three grades : Expert, Sharpshooter, and Marksman...
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