Air Force Air Battle Manager Badges Grade:Basic The badge was considered a

The badge was considered a successor decoration to the Glider Pilot Badge

The instructor badge may be awarded as a temporary decoration to any Air Force service member who has completed a course of instruction as a Drill Instructor or Education Trainer

The badge may be awarded retroactively to individuals who performed duties as a Parachute Rigger prior to the establishment of the Parachute Rigger School at Fort Lee in May 1951

Following the end of World War II

Upon its inception in 1949

Air Force Air Battle Manager Badges Grade:Basic The badge was considered aUnited States Air Force Air Battle Manager Badge Occupational badges are reflective of a service member's Air Force specialty. Criteria: General officers: Wear the basic badge, representative of the organization's mission, upon entering a headquarters staff or command position, unless previously qualified for a higher level badge. Wear the next higher level badge after 12 months. Continue to upgrade to next higher level every 12 months. Officers: Wear