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Some Army personnel are allowed to wear specialized badges on their uniforms because of special training or special assignments.

Below is a list of the most common Army skill and identification badges.

Specific wear instructions can be found in Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia.

Click on the link below the pictured badge for a more detailed explanation of the badge and qualifications to wear the badge.

Combat Infantryman	Expert Infantryman
Combat Medical	Expert Medical
Aviator	Aircraft Aviation
Flight Surgeon	Astronaut
Air Assault	Diver
Explosive Ordnance	Glider
Parachutist	Rigger
Pathfinder	Nuclear
Weapon Qualification	Driver and Mechanic
Ranger	Special Forces
Physical Fitness	Pistol Shot
Rifleman
Identification Badges
Office of the Secretary of Defense	Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army Staff	Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard
Recruiter	Career Counselor
Drill Sergeant