The Parachutist Badge, also commonly referred to as "Jump Wings", is a military badge of the United States Armed Forces which is awarded to members of the United States Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy. The U.S. Coast Guard is the only service which does not issue a Parachutist Badge, however Coast Guard members are entitled to receive the Parachutist Badge of another service, if the proper training was received. In the United States military, personal recognition is granted to service members by a number of awards and decorations. ... The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ... US Army Seal HHC, US Army Distinctive Unit Insignia The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces that has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... An air force is a military organization that primarily operates in air-based war. ... United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is the second smallest of the five branches of the United States armed forces, with 170,000 active and 40,000 reserve Marines as of 2002. ... A rare occurrence of a 5-country multinational fleet, during Operation Enduring Freedom in the Oman Sea. ... Coast Guard shield The United States Coast Guard is the coast guard of the United States. ...

Army

Basic Parachutist Badge

The Army Parachutist Badge is awarded to all soldiers in any service who complete US Army Airborne school, 3 weeks of training at Fort Benning, Georgia. It signifies that the soldier is a trained Army Parachutist, and is qualified to conduct airborne operations. Basic parachutist badge given by the United States Army to those who complete Airborne School. ... Basic parachutist badge given by the United States Army to those who complete Airborne School. ... Airborne School is an advanced Infantry School for training of airborne infantry. ... Fort Benning is a military base facility of the United States military southwest of Columbus, Georgia. ... An American Paratrooper using a T-10C series parachute Paratroopers are soldiers trained in parachuting and formed into an airborne force. ...

The original Army Parachutist Badge was designed in 1941 by Lieutenant General (then Major) William P. Yarborough and approved by the Department of the Army in March of that year. The Parachustist Badge replaced the Parachutist Patch which had previously worn as a large patch on the right side of a Paratrooper's garrison cap. For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Major is a military rank. ... Jump wings designed by Yarborough Lieutenant-General William P. Yarborough was a U.S. Army officer. ...

The Army Parachutist Badge is issued in three degrees, being that of Basic, Senior, and Master Parachutist. The various degrees are signified by a star and wreath above the decoration. The current awards criteria are:

Parachutist Badge (Basic)

To be eligible for award of the basic Parachutist Badge, an individual must have satisfactorily completed the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to an airborne unit or the Airborne Department of the Infantry School, or have participated in at least one combat parachute jump as follows:

1. A member of an organized force carrying out an assigned tactical mission for which the unit was credited with an airborne assault landing by the theater commander.
2. While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force.
3. While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.

Senior Parachutist Badge

To be eligible for the Senior Parachutist Badge, an individual must have been rated excellent in character and efficiency and have met the following requirements:

1. Participated in a minimum of 30 jumps to include fifteen jumps with combat equipment to consist of normal TOE equipment including individual weapon carried in combat whether the jump was in actual or simulated combat. In cases of simulated combat the equipment will include water, rations (actual or dummy), ammunition (actual or dummy), and other essential items necessary to sustain an individual in combat. Two night jumps must also be made during the hours of darkness (regardless of time of day with respect to sunset) one of which will be as jumpmaster of a stick. In addition, two mass tactical jumps which culminate in an airborne assault problem with either a unit equivalent to a battalion or larger; a separate company battery; or an organic staff of regimental size or larger. The soldier must fill a position commensurate with his or her rank or grade during the problem.
2. Either graduated from the Jumpmaster Course of the Airborne Department of the Infantry School or the Jumpmaster School of a separate airborne battalion or larger airborne unit, or infantry divisions and separate infantry brigades containing organic airborne elements, to include the U.S. Army Alaska Jumpmaster Course or served as jumpmaster on one or more combat jumps or as a jumpmaster on 15 noncombat jumps.
3. Have served on jump status with an airborne unit or other organizations authorized parachutists for a total of at least 24 months.

Master Parachutist Badge

To be eligible for the Master Parachutist Badge, an individual must have been rated excellent in character and efficiency and have met the following requirements:

1. Participated in a minimum of 65 jumps to include twenty-five jumps with combat equipment to consist of normal TOE equipment, including individual weapon carried by the individual in combat whether the jump was in actual or simulated combat. In cases of simulated combat the equipment will include water rations (actual or dummy), ammunition (actual or dummy), and other essential items necessary to sustain an individual in combat. Four night jumps must also be made during the hours of darkness(regardless of the time of day with respect to sunset) one of which will be as jumpmaster of a stick. Five mass tactical jumps must be made which culminate in an airborne assault problem with a unit equivalent to a battalion or larger; a separate company/battery; or an organic staff of regimental size or larger. The individual must fill a position commensurate with their rank or grade during the problem.
2. Either graduated from the Jumpmaster Course of the Airborne Department of the Infantry School or the Jumpmaster School of a separate airborne battalion or larger airborne unit, or infantry divisions and separate infantry brigades containing organic airborne elements, to include the U.S. Army Alaska Jumpmaster Course, or served as jumpmaster on one or more combat jumps or as jumpmaster on 33 noncombat jumps.
3. Have served on jump status with an airborne unit or other organization authorized parachutists for a total of 36 months (may be non-consecutive).
   

   

   Master Combat Parachustist Badge with 3 service stars

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Combat Parachustist

Although not an official Parachustist rating, any soldier who completes an airborne jump into a combat zone can wear the Combat Parachutist Badge which is the standard Parachustist Badge upgraded to include service stars pinned on the decoration. In such cases, the Parachustist retains the title as Basic, Senior, or Master Parachutist but is said to possess the Combat Parachustist Badge. The maximum number of combat awards that may be shown on the Army Parachutist Badge is five. Bronze and Silver Service Stars A Service star is an attachment to a military decoration which denotes participation in military campaigns or multiple bestowals of the same award. ...

Navy/Marine Corps

Basic Parachutist Badge

Naval Parachutist Badge

The Naval Parachutist Badge is issued in two degrees to members of both the United States Navy and Marine Corps who complete the standard Naval Parachutist training course. The Basic Parachutist Badge is similar in design to the Army Parachutist Badge and is issued for completion of basic parachutist training. Basic parachutist badge given by the United States Army to those who complete Airborne School. ... Basic parachutist badge given by the United States Army to those who complete Airborne School. ... Navy Jump Wings File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Navy Jump Wings File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...

The Naval Parachutist Badge is equivalent to the Army's Senior and Master Parachutist badges. The Naval Parachutist Badge is a prerequisite for the Special Warfare Badge since parachutist training is an integral part of the Navy’s BUDs program. SEAL Badge Obsolete Enlisted SEAL Badge The Special Warfare Badge, also known as the “SEAL Trident”, is one of the most recognizable combat badges of the United States Navy. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Air Force

Senior USAF Parachutist Pin

The Air Force Parachutist Pin is similar in design to the Army Parachutist Badge. Air Force personnel may be awarded the decoration following completion of basic parachute training through a designated Air Force Air-Ground Training Program. Air Force Parachutist Pin File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Air Force Parachutist Pin File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...

Like the Army Parachutist Badge, the Air Force Parachutist Pin is issued in three degrees being that of Basic, Senior and Master. The level of degree is determined by the number of jumps the wearer has successfully completed as well as total years in service to the Air Force.

The degrees of the Air Force Parachutist Pin are denoted by a wreath and star centered above the decoration.