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Okay i guess ill start with this. What does the air force infantry and assault badge mean

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Those are army badges.

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Thank you. I now know what two of the badges mean. If anyone would like to explain further i wpuld greatly appreciate it

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Basically it's looking at their uniform and knowing that they didn't serve because stuff doesn't match up. For example, the two badges you just asked about are badges for members of the Army, but he's wearing an Air Force uniform. Another example - the pic I quoted. The guy is wearing a Marine uniform, but he is also wearing the Navy SEAL Trident badge. Marines cannot be Navy SEALs, because they're not in the Navy. Therefore, you know this guy is a fraud.

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Okay i guess ill start with this. What does the air force infantry and assault badge mean

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Those are army badges.

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Thank you. I now know what two of the badges mean. If anyone would like to explain further i wpuld greatly appreciate it

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Basically it's looking at their uniform and knowing that they didn't serve because stuff doesn't match up. For example, the two badges you just asked about are badges for members of the Army, but he's wearing an Air Force uniform. Another example - the pic I quoted. The guy is wearing a Marine uniform, but he is also wearing the Navy SEAL Trident badge. Marines cannot be Navy SEALs, because they're not in the Navy. Therefore, you know this guy is a fraud.

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It does make sense, i am just curious what all the different badges etc mean. for instance i did not know that was a marine uniform and i didnt know that the trident badge was for the navy seals. I understand its common knowledge for yall but i have no idea what the badges/ropes/pins etc are for and which uniform is what for the most part.

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Can i ask one of yall to explain the various accouterments and whats going on in this pic. This has piqued my curiosity

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http://i.imgur.com/ekZ6eFq.jpg

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is it the JROTC thing?

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Here is the real deal bad ass American hero...

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That's one beautiful Dogface Soldier right there! Rock of the Marne!

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Here is the real deal bad ass American hero...

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http://www.military.com/benefits/resources/guide-to-military-uniforms-and-awards

Here's a start, BBA.

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http://www.military.com/benefits/resources/guide-to-military-uniforms-and-awards

Here's a start, BBA.

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I appreciate the effort, but it says page not found for me. Im starting to feel as though i wasnt meant to know these things

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_United_States_Armed_Forces

Try this one, BBA.

Bba just read all of AR 670-1 and report back tomorrow

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_United_States_Armed_Forces

Try this one, BBA.

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Bba just read all of AR 670-1 and report back tomorrow

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Is this supposed to turn me on?



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Ah yes, the elusive Marine Navy SEAL.

Edit: JG beat me to it on the first page.

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I know two. Just saying.

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Ah yes, the elusive Marine Navy SEAL.

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I know two. Just saying.

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They may have been Marines first, but they had to leave the Marines and transfer to the Navy first before they could go to BUD/S. I know, "once a Marine, always a Marine." My point was that you would not see somebody in Marine dress uniform wearing a SEAL Trident.

I know a Marine Major who was a SEAL, and a SEAL LT who was a Marine Lt. The Major wears his trident along with his wings.

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They may have been Marines first, but they had to leave the Marines and transfer to the Navy first before they could go to BUD/S. I know, "once a Marine, always a Marine." My point was that you would not see somebody in Marine dress uniform wearing a SEAL Trident.

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I know a Marine Major who was a SEAL, and a SEAL LT who was a Marine Lt. The Major wears his trident along with his wings.

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I'd heard of the latter happening, but not the former. I'd be very interested to hear his story.

Another indicator, BBA, is if they are wearing ribbons and medals. It's one or the other.

The Marine Lt served and got out, then joined the Navy

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I was talking about the Major. Sorry, shoulda been more clear.

He was an enlisted SEAL, and decided to go officer and fly. After primary flight school, he had the opportunity to switch to the Marine side and fly jets. It is a very weird path, and he's an awesome dude.

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I know a Marine Major who was a SEAL, and a SEAL LT who was a Marine Lt. The Major wears his trident along with his wings.

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4002. BREAST INSIGNIA. (See fig. 4-4.)1. General
a. Per the current edition of MCO P1000.6, Assignment Classification andTravel Systems (ACTS) Manual and whose right to wear the insignia has not
been specifically revoked, a Marine qualified or designated as a navalaviator, naval flight officer, Marine aerial navigator, naval aviation
observer, naval or combat aircrew member, parachutist, explosive ordnancedisposal technician, or U.S. Navy diver, will wear appropriate breastinsignia according to the following regulations.
b. A Marine designated as a naval astronaut (pilot, NFO, or missionspecialist) will wear the appropriate naval astronaut insignia as prescribed
by the Department of the Navy.
c. In addition to the breast insignia authorized in these regulations,naval medical officers assigned to Marine Corps units who are designated
flight surgeons may wear the U.S. Navy gold metal flight surgeon insignia onMarine Corps service and utility uniforms.
d. Only those breast insignia listed in these regulations are authorizedfor wear on Marine Corps uniforms. e. Other U.S. service pilot/navigator insignia and foreign pilot insigniamay be worn, but only as authorized in subparagraph 4002.3.


f. Any other U.S. service/foreign/civilian breast insignia may beaccepted by an individual, but will not be worn on Marine Corps uniforms.

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Marine Corps Uniform Regulations

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I know a Marine Major who was a SEAL, and a SEAL LT who was a Marine Lt. The Major wears his trident along with his wings.

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4002. BREAST INSIGNIA. (See fig. 4-4.)1. General
a. Per the current edition of MCO P1000.6, Assignment Classification andTravel Systems (ACTS) Manual and whose right to wear the insignia has not
been specifically revoked, a Marine qualified or designated as a navalaviator, naval flight officer, Marine aerial navigator, naval aviation
observer, naval or combat aircrew member, parachutist, explosive ordnancedisposal technician, or U.S. Navy diver, will wear appropriate breastinsignia according to the following regulations.
b. A Marine designated as a naval astronaut (pilot, NFO, or missionspecialist) will wear the appropriate naval astronaut insignia as prescribed
by the Department of the Navy.
c. In addition to the breast insignia authorized in these regulations,naval medical officers assigned to Marine Corps units who are designated
flight surgeons may wear the U.S. Navy gold metal flight surgeon insignia onMarine Corps service and utility uniforms.
d. Only those breast insignia listed in these regulations are authorizedfor wear on Marine Corps uniforms. e. Other U.S. service pilot/navigator insignia and foreign pilot insigniamay be worn, but only as authorized in subparagraph 4002.3.


f. Any other U.S. service/foreign/civilian breast insignia may beaccepted by an individual, but will not be worn on Marine Corps uniforms.

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I have a feeling very few people would tell him that

You are right that it isn't authorized. I haven't seen anyone tell him, and if they did I can imagine what he'd say.

Well, the ACE has always been a bit more lax than the GCE

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