The Air Assault Badge is earned by those who complete U.S. Army Air Assault School and prove they can meet the demands of helicopter-borne operations. Recipients are tested on physical endurance, rappelling, sling load operations, and combat air assault procedures. The badge signifies that the individual has met the standard required to participate in air assault missions.

Eligibility and Criteria:

• Completion of Basic Combat Training
• Completion of Advanced Individual Training
• Completion of U.S. Army Air Assault School

The U.S. Army Airborne Badge is earned by those who complete U.S. Army Airborne School and prove they can meet the demands of military parachute operations. The badge represents a soldier’s qualification in airborne insertion techniques and marks them as capable of deploying by parachute into combat or tactical environments.

Eligibility and Criteria:

• Completion of Basic Combat Training
• Completion of Advanced Individual Training
• Completion of U.S. Army Airborne School

The Military Freefall Parachutist Badge is earned by those who complete military freefall training and prove they can operate safely and effectively during high-altitude, high-risk parachute missions. The badge represents advanced airborne proficiency, technical skill, and readiness to conduct specialized airborne insertions.

Eligibility and Criteria:

• Completion of Basic Combat Training
• Completion of Advanced Individual Training
• Completion of U.S. Army Airborne School
• Completion of Military Freefall School

The Special Operations Diver Badge is earned by those who complete combat diver training and prove they can operate effectively in underwater and maritime mission environments. The badge represents advanced skill, physical endurance, and the professionalism required to conduct specialized waterborne operations.

Eligibility and Criteria:

• Completion of Basic Combat Training
• Completion of Advanced Individual Training
• Completion of Special Operations Combat Divers Course

The Pathfinder Badge is earned by those who complete Pathfinder training and prove they can support complex air movement operations with precision and professionalism. The badge represents advanced skill in navigation, insertion planning, and the establishment of landing and drop zones in support of mission success.

Eligibility and Criteria:

• Completion of Basic Combat Training
• Completion of Advanced Individual Training
• Completion of U.S. Army Air Assault School
• Completion of U.S. Army Pathfinder School

The Ranger Scroll is awarded to personnel who successfully complete RASP and are selected for assignment to the Ranger Regiment. It signifies that the wearer has met the standard expected of a Ranger and is qualified to serve within the regiment. The Scroll represents discipline, toughness, tactical proficiency, and commitment to the regiment’s mission and values.

Eligibility and Criteria:

• Completion of Basic Combat Training
• Completion of Advanced Individual Training
• Completion of U.S. Army Airborne School.
• Completion of Ranger Assessment and Selection Program

The Special Forces Tab is earned by those who complete Special Forces qualification and prove they possess the tactical ability, resilience, and mindset required for special operations service. The tab represents elite training, mission readiness, and the standard expected of those entrusted with Special Forces responsibilities.

Eligibility and Criteria:

• Completion of Basic Combat Training
• Completion of Advanced Individual Training
• Completion of U.S. Army Airborne School.
• Completion of Special Forces Qualification Course

The U.S. Army Ranger Tab is earned by those who complete Ranger training and prove they can lead, fight, and perform under intense physical and mental stress. The tab represents elite qualification in small-unit tactics and leadership, marking the wearer as having met the demanding standard associated with Ranger School.

Eligibility and Criteria:

• Completion of Basic Combat Training
• Completion of Advanced Individual Training