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Recruiter Badge
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The Recruiter Badge is a decoration of the United States military which is awarded to those personnel who have performed recruitment duty as military recruiters to the United States Armed Forces. The Recruiter Badge is issued by every branch of military except for the United States Marine Corps. A Recruiting Service Ribbon also is awarded for those personnel who have completed successful tours as military recruiters.
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The Army Recruiter Badge is presented to any personnel who are assigned as active recruiters in the United States Army. The basic badge is a silver crest and may be upgraded with three gold achievement stars, centered beneath the badge. Achievement beyond the award of the 3rd gold star is signified in the awarding of a gold recruiter badge. Further achievement awards for the "Gold Badge Recruiter" are annotated by sapphire stars placed at the bottom of the crest.
The Army Recruiter Badge is initially presented as a temporary decoration and is worn on the left pocket, beneath standard award ribbons. Permanent award of the Recruiter Badge may be authorized by battalion commanders with final approval from the headquarters element of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC). Those permanently awarded the Recruiter Badge may wear the decoration for the remainder of a military career. In such cases, the badge is displayed on the left uniform pocket.
Recruiters for the US Army and Army Reserve wear the USAREC recruiting badge. Recruiters assigned the Army National Guard wear a distinct Army National Guard Recruiting Badge which depicts the minuteman within a circle.
 USAF Recruiting Service Badge |
 USAFR Recruiting Service Badge |
 ANG Recruiter Badge |
The Air Force Recruiting Service Badge is authorized to all personnel who are assigned to active United States Air Force recruiting stations. The badge is worn as a decoration centered on the left uniform pocket, below standard awards and decorations.
The Air Force Recruiting Service Badge is considered a temporary decoration and must be surrendered upon a service member’s completion of duty at the specified Recruiting Command.
The Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service Badge is authorized to all personnel who are assigned to United States Air Force Reserve recruiting stations. The badge is worn as a decoration centered on the left uniform pocket, below standard awards and decorations.
The Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service Badge is considered a temporary decoration and must be surrendered upon a service member’s completion of duty at the specified Recruiting Command.
The Air National Guard Recruiter Badge is authorized to all personnel who are assigned to Air National Guard recruiting stations. The badge is worn as a decoration centered on the left uniform pocket, below standard awards and decorations.
The Air National Guard Recruiter Badge is considered a temporary decoration and must be surrendered upon a service member’s completion of duty at the specified Recruiting Command.
The Recruiting Command badge is worn by all military personnel while assigned to duty with the Navy Recruiting Command. Excellent performance meeting criteria set by COMNAVCRUITCOM is acknowledged with the addition of a gold metallic wreath and gold or silver stars.
The Recruit Division Commander (RDC) badge is worn by all personnel possessing an NEC of 9508 and assigned to duty as a Recruit Division Commander at a Recruit Training Command. The Gold Wreath of Excellence is worn by RDCs, who demonstrate sustained performance of excellence that meets criteria set by the Commanding Officer, Recruit Training Command.
The Coast Guard Recruiter Badge is authorized to those personnel assigned as full time United States Coast Guard recruiters. The badge is a temporary decoration which is worn on the left pocket of active duty Coast Guard uniforms.
The Coast Guard Recruiter Badge has no upgrades and must be surrendered by a service member upon departure from a Recruiting Command.