Regulation Basic Air Force Meteorologist Badge

United States Air Force Basic Weather Operations Badge

The United States Air Force Basic Weather Operations Badge is a distinguished occupational badge awarded to service members in the weather operations field. This badge represents the expertise and dedication required for providing essential weather forecasting, observation, and analysis to support mission readiness and operational success.

Criteria:

• General Officers: General officers wear the basic badge upon entering a headquarters staff or command position, unless previously qualified for a higher-level badge. After 12 months, they progress to the next higher-level badge, with annual upgrades.

• Officers: Officers wear the basic badge after completing technical school or achieving a fully qualified Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). After 7 years of service, they earn the senior badge, and after 15 years, they qualify for the master badge.

• Enlisted: Enlisted personnel wear the basic badge after completing technical school. Following the award of the 7-skill level, they earn the senior badge. The master badge is awarded to those who have achieved the rank of master sergeant or above, with 5 years of experience in the specialty.

The United States Air Force Basic Weather Operations Badge symbolizes the critical role weather operations play in Air Force missions. It is a mark of skill and professionalism, representing a service member's ability to provide

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