The Special Warfare insignia, also known as the "SEAL Trident" or its popular nickname in the Navy community, "The Budweiser",[1] recognizes those members of the United States Navy who have completed the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, completed SEAL Qualification Training (SQT) and have been designated as U.S. Navy SEALs.

Established on 16 October 1970,[2] the Special Warfare insignia was initially issued in two grades: gold for officers and silver for enlisted.

The Special Warfare insignia consists of an eagle clutching a U.S. Navy anchor, trident, and flintlock-style pistol.

This gold badge is considered a successor to the obsolete Underwater Demolition Insignia.

Sailors who complete BUD/S training at Coronado, California are reclassified to the Special Warfare Operator (SO) rating.