The Field Artillery Missileman's Badge is a local individual award created by the 9th Field Artillery Missile Group to recognize proficiency on the various missile systems. It was awarded from December 1976 through 1979.[1] The intent of the badge was similar to the Pershing Professionals Badge awarded by the 56th Artillery Group.
Field Artillery Missileman's Badge | |
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Type | Badge |
Presented by | 9th Field Artillery Missile Group, United States Army |
Eligibility | Proficiency on various missile systems |
Status | Discontinued |
First awarded | 1976 |
Last awarded | 1979 |
The 9th Field Artillery Missile Group included these subordinate units:
The badge is rectangular with a silver missile inscribed with U. S. Army on a red enameled background. It was issued in three levels: basic, senior and master. Cloth versions of the badge were available for sew-on wear. The senior version had a star and the master version had a star and wreath,
In 1978, the Army began to rescind authorization for local uniforms and awards and the badge was withdrawn in 1979.