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 service members by a number of awards and decorations.

It enlisted the aid of "unpaid, volunteer U.S. citizens who owned motorboats or yachts.

"[1] Its purpose is to keep safe the seas and waters of the United States, offer general aid to the entirety of the Coast Guard, and ensure the efficiency of the technology used on the seas and waters of the United States.

On 26 May 1948, Public Law 80-557 was enacted and CAP became the official auxiliary to the United States Air Force.

Example of U.S. Army badges on the Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform (worn above the U.S. Army nametape)