Regulation Basic Air Force Intelligence Badge

United States Basic Air Force Intelligence Badge

The United States Basic Air Force Intelligence Badge is a distinguished occupational badge awarded to service members who have completed the necessary training and qualifications in the Air Force intelligence specialty. This badge reflects the expertise and commitment of airmen in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting intelligence information that is crucial to the success of Air Force operations.

Badge Criteria:

• General Officers: General officers are awarded the basic badge when they enter a headquarters staff or command position, unless they have previously qualified for a higher-level badge. They are eligible to upgrade to the next higher-level badge after 12 months, continuing this progression every 12 months.

• Officers: Officers earn the basic badge after graduating from technical school or upon achieving a fully qualified Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). After 7 years in the specialty, they are eligible for the senior badge, and after 15 years, they can earn the master badge.

• Enlisted Personnel: Enlisted airmen receive the basic badge upon completion of technical school. Once they achieve the 7-skill level, they earn the senior badge. The master badge is awarded to those who reach the rank of master sergeant or above, after 5 years in the specialty following the award of the 7-skill level.

The Basic Air Force Intelligence Badge symbolizes the essential role intelligence personnel play in ensuring mission success. It is an important milestone in an airman's career, marking their dedication and expertise in the critical field of Air Force intelligence operations.

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