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Midshipmen Uniform Regulations

3104. Breast Insignia

Warfare and Other Qualification Insignia
1. Authorized Insignia.
  The listing below constitutes those breast insignia, alphabetically by category, authorized for wear on the midshipmen uniform. Breast or qualification insignia of other services shall not be worn. Exception to this prohibition is qualification insignia earned at other US service academies or military training programs may be worn on working uniforms. Breast or qualification insignia of other nations shall not be worn on U.S. Navy uniforms unless specifically authorized by the International Programs Office and only in the case of foreign midshipmen.The request shall be made via Special Request chit from the midshipman to the International Programs Office via the Chain of Command.
  1. Aviation Warfare Insignia
    - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
    - Naval Aircrew Warfare Specialist
  2. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfare Insignia
    - Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal
    - Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal
    - Basic Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  3. Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Insignia
    - Fleet Marine Force Enlisted Warfare Specialist
  4. Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist Insignia
  5. Special Warfare Insignia
    - Special Warfare Insignia (SEAL)
    - Special Warfare Combatant Craft Crewman (SWCC)
  6. Submarine Warfare Insignia
    - Submarine Enlisted Warfare Specialist
  7. Surface Warfare Insignia
    - Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
  8. Aircrew Insignia
    - Marine Corps Combat Aircrew
  9. Integrated Undersea Surveillance System Insignia
  10. Officer in Charge/Petty Officer in Charge
    - Small Craft
    - Craftmaster
  11. Parachutists Insignia
    - Naval Parachutist
    - Basic Parachutist
  12. Submarine Patrol Insignia
    - Submarine Combat Patrol
    - SSBN Deterrent Patrol
  13. Underwater Insignia
    - Master Diver
    - Diving (Medical Technician)
    - Diving, First Class
    - Diver, Second Class
    - Diver, Scuba
    - Deep Submergence
2. Provisions for Wear
  1. Wear pin-on breast insignia on the following uniforms.
    When two sizes of insignia exist, the miniature size insignia is normally worn on uniforms requiring miniature medals. Exception: Miniature Small Craft insignia is worn on all uniforms except full dress uniforms.
    Large Insignia
    
    Service Dress Blue
    
    Full Dress Blue
    
    Service Dress White
    
    Full Dress White
    
    Summer White
    
    Working Blue
    
    Service Khaki
    Miniature Insignia
    
    Dinner Dress Blue Jacket
    
    Dinner Dress White Jacket
    
    Dinner Dress Blue
    
    Dinner Dress White
  2. One or two earned warfare devices or breast insignia may be worn on the following working uniforms in the same relative positions as described below.
    Insignia may be pin-on or embroidered. The background material for embroidered devices shall match the uniform on which it is worn.
    WORKING BLUE
  3. One or two earned warfare devices or breast insignia embroidered on tape strips may be worn on the following working uniforms.
    Tape strips fabric, color and length shall be in the same relative positions as described below.
    NAVY COVERALLS
    NAVY WORKING UNIFORM TYPE I AND TYPE III
  4. Pin-on devices shall not be worn on working uniforms when metal devices might present a FOD or safety hazard.
  5. Breast Insignia.
    Pin on anodized (shiny) or oxidized (pewter in appearance) silver breast insignia may be worn in the manner prescribed below:
    1. Silver breast insignia will have either an anodized or oxidized finish. Personnel qualified to wear multiple breast insignia are authorized to wear devices of the same finish (anodized or oxidize). Wearing breast insignia of different finishes (e.g., anodized and oxidized) is prohibited.
    2. Hand polishing of breast insignias is authorized but not to the degree of altering the general appearance, finish or detail of the device.
3. Manner of Wearing Warfare and Other Qualification
  1. Breast insignia are worn on the left side of the uniform in a primary position, or a primary and secondary position.
    1. Primary position with ribbons or medals.
      The insignia is centered above ribbons or medals with the lower edge of the device 1/4 inch above the top row of ribbons or medals as stated in Table 3-2.
    2. Primary position without ribbons or medals.
      The insignia is centered above the left pocket with the lower edge of the device 1/4 inch above the top of the pocket as stated in Table 3-2. For Navy Coveralls the insignia is centered above the left pocket with the lower edge of the fabric strip approximately 1/4 inch above the "U.S. NAVY" tape strip. For Dinner Dress Jackets, men center the insignia on the left lapel, 3 inches below the notch; women center the insignia on the left lapel down one-third the distance between the shoulder seam and coat hem.
    3. Secondary position with ribbons or medals.
      The insignia is centered below ribbons with the top of the device 1/4 inch below the top of the pocket or pocket flap, or centered below medals with the top of the device 1/4 inch below the lowest row of medals as stated in Table 3-2.
    4. Secondary position without ribbons or medals.
      The insignia is centered 1/4 inch below the top of the pocket or pocket flap. For Dinner Dress Jackets, center the insignia on the left lapel, 1/4 inch below the primary insignia as stated in Table 3-2.
  2. If wearing only one device, place it in the primary position.
  3. Personnel with multiple qualifications may wear two insignia, placing one in the primary position and the second in the secondary position, within the following guidelines:
    1. Warfare qualification insignia take precedence over other qualification insignia and are placed in the primary position.
    2. Two warfare insignia, each from separate warfare categories, are authorized. Midshipmen will wear the warfare insignia earned first in the primary position.
  4. If no longer designated as a warfare specialist, continue wearing the earned warfare insignia, following the guidelines of this chapter, unless prohibited from doing so by administrative action.
Description of Breast Insignia
1. Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS).
  A silver metal winged pin with an anchor on a shield in the center and a scroll at the bottom of the shield.
2. Naval Aircrew Warfare Specialist Insignia (AC).
  A gold metal winged pin with an anchor inscribed in a circle in the center. The letters "AC" straddle the shank of the anchor.
3. Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Insignia.
  Same as the Senior EOD Insignia, but with a laurel wreath affixed to the top of the shield.
4. Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfare Insignia (EOD).
  Same as the basic EOD Insignia, but with a star center on the bomb.
5. Basic Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfare Insignia (EOD).
  A silver metal pin with a conventional drop bomb, point down on a shield, and radiant with four lightning flashes, all within a wreath of laurel eaves.
6. Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Enlisted Warfare Specialist Insignia.
  A silver metal device depicting the eagle, globe and anchor atop two crossed rifles on a background of ocean swells breaking on a sandy beach.
7. Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist Insignia (SCWS).
  A gold or silver metal pin with a bee on crossed sword and gun superimposed on an anchor on a background of leaves.
8. Special Warfare Insignia (SEAL).
  A gold metal pin with an eagle holding a trident and a flint-lock pistol, in front of an anchor.
9. Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC).
  A silver metal pin showing the Mark V Special Operations Craft on a crossed flint-lock pistol and enlisted cutlass, on a background of ocean swells.
10. Submarine Enlisted Warfare Specialist Insignia (SS).
  A silver metal pin showing bow view of a submarine proceeding on the surface with bow planes rigged for diving; flanked by dolphins in horizontal position, their heads resting on upper edge of bow planes.
11. Enlisted Surface Warfare Insignia (ESWS).
  A silver metal pin showing the bow and superstructure of a modern naval warship on two crossed cutlasses, on a background of ocean swells.
12. Integrated Undersea Surveillance System.
  A gold or silver metal pin with a trident and seahorse twined on a globe superimposed on a breaking wave.
13. Petty Officer in Charge Small Craft Insignia.
  A gold or silver metal pin with a small craft circumscribed by an anchor flukes on the sides and bottom and a three star pennant on top.
14. Petty Officer in Charge Craftmaster Insignia.
  A ship's helm with two crossed fouled anchors in the center.
15. Naval Parachutist Insignia (PJ).
  A gold embroidered or gold metal winged pin with a gold open parachute in the center.
16. Basic Parachutist Insignia (PJ).
  A silver metal pin with an open parachute flanked on either side by wings that curve upward.
17. Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia.
  A silver metal pin showing the broadside view of a “Flying Fish” class submarine proceeding on the surface, with a scroll at the bottom of the wave. Gold stars are mounted on the scroll to indicate each successful patrol subsequent to that for which the original insignia was awarded. Stars may also be placed on the wave area of the insignia. Holes are bored for that purpose. A silver star indicates five successful patrols.
18. SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia.
  A silver or gold metal pin showing the broadside view of a "LAFAYETTE" class SSBN proceeding submerged, with a POLARIS missile circled by three electron paths, centered in the foreground, and a scroll across the bottom of missile and submarine. Gold or silver stars, with silver given priority, are mounted on the scroll in the order shown on diagram at left to indicate each additional patrol, as follows:
  1. Silver pin alone, without stars, one patrol.
  2. Add a gold star for each additional patrol. (Maximum four gold stars)
  3. Patrol pin with silver star, six patrols.
  4. Add a gold star for each additional patrol. (Maximum four stars)
  5. Pin with two silver stars, eleven patrols.
  6. Add a gold star for each additional patrol. (Maximum four gold stars)
  7. Pin with three silver stars, sixteen patrols.
  8. Add a gold star for each additional patrol. (Maximum three gold stars)
  9. Gold patrol pin, 20 patrols.
  10. Repeat sequence adding gold stars for each additional patrol. (Maximum four gold stars) and a silver star for each additional five patrols.
19. Master Diver Insignia (DVM).
  Same design as the Diving Officer Insignia, but silver.
20. Diving Medical Technician Insignia (DV).
  Same design as Diving (medical) Insignia, but silver in color.
21. First Class Diver Insignia (DV).
  A silver metal diving helmet surrounded by sea serpents.
22. Second Class Diver Insignia (DV).
  A silver metal diving helmet and breastplate.
23. Scuba Diver Insignia.
  A silver metal pin wet suit hood and face mask with breathing apparatus.
24. Basic Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfare Insignia (EOD).
  A silver metal pin with a conventional drop bomb, point down on a shield, and radiant with four lightning flashes, all within a wreath of laurel leaves.
25. Deep Submergence.
  A gold or silver metal trieste, on a trident, surrounded by dolphins.
26. Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Enlisted Warfare Specialist Insignia.
  A silver metal device depicting the eagle, globe and anchor atop two crossed rifles on a background of ocean swells breaking on a sandy beach.
27. Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Insignia (EIDWS).
  A silver metal device depicting an anchor and globe atop a crossed cutlass and lightning bolt, on a background of ocean swells.
Nametags
1. Nametags.
  Center nametags 1/4 inch above the right breast pocket. On the White Works uniforms, nametags will be worn centered 1/4 inch above the left breast pocket. Nametags worn on all other uniforms above the right breast pocket, place nametags on the right front in a position corresponding to ribbons on the left. Nametags are rectangular not exceeding dimensions of 1 inch by 3-1/2 inches.
2. Plastic Name Tags.
  Plastic name tags will be worn on uniforms which do not have a sewn on cloth badge. A plastic name tag will be engraved with the midshipman’s last name and last two digits of class year only (e.g. ’96).
3. Cloth name badges.
  Cloth name badges listing the midshipman’s initials and last name will be sewn on all Working Blue uniform shirts above the right breast pocket.
4. Velcro Backed Leather Nametag.
  Nametags shall be made of plain black leather in 2 inch by 4 inch dimension. First name, middle initial, last name, “MIDN” and duty status shall be embossed in gold for midshipmen with block letters, 1/4 inch high. Only one earned breast insignia may be worn. (Patrol pins not authorized). The insignia (silver or gold) shall be embossed above the individual’s name. The Naval Academy crest will be embossed above the individual’s name for all midshipmen that do not have a warfare insignia.
5. Class will be embroidered on the Blue and Gold Jogging Suits. (e.g., 99)

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